Registered Nurse, DOW Emergency Dept, PRN Nights

Beacon Health System; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive PTO

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reimbursemt

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a PRN Nights shift Registered Nurse for the Dow Emergency Department at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $25,000 and involves direct nursing care in a fast-paced ED setting.

As a nurse, you will implement care plans, coordinate with the care team, and assist with discharge planning while upholding Beacon's commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• AAS in Nursing or RN Diploma required at start date.
• BSN preferred and 2 years ED experience required.
• Applicants without ED experience may be considered.
• Active RN license in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per policies and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and conditions.
• Coordinate disciplines for well-organized patient care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders and assist discharge planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AAS in Nursing

RN Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a PRN Nights shift Registered Nurse for our DOW Emergency Department at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI.

We are proudly offering up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates!

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Dowagiac Hospital

Beacon Dowagiac is a 25-staffed bed hospital delivering specialty care and 24/7 emergency care, plus a Level IV Trauma Center. Our hospital is a destination for specialty care such as heart, cancer, stroke care and women’s health. Swing Therapy beds for skilled nursing and rehabilitation are also available.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, as well as monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. You’ll also serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. You will note and carry out physician and nursing orders. You will assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

RN Job Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What You Bring

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll bring a high level of knowledge and competency in performing nursing care procedures, assessments, treatment, and techniques and your advanced analytical skills are necessary to solve complex problems and make decisions related to patient care. You demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, visitors, physicians and others. You demonstrate the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. You have an understanding of the need to be responsive and reasonably adaptable for scheduling purposes, when necessary, due to extenuating circumstances in support of co-workers and department functions.

Required Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) or RN Diploma at start date.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred AND 2 years current Emergency Department experience required.
• Applicants without experience may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Licensed Registered Nurse obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Must have one or more of the following: Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Trauma Nurse obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Trauma obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Nursing Pediatrics preferred.

The Beacon Way

Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion. Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.