Registered Nurse Elective Surgery

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a registered nurse for a full-time, night-shift role in the 5 East Elective Surgery unit. The position features a 36-hour work week (three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM), with rotating weekends and observed holidays, plus a $7,500 sign-on bonus and benefit eligibility.

Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering high-quality patient care, using the nursing process to assess and plan, delegating and documenting care, and communicating with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing is required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date is required or can be obtained prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

Education

RN license in Michigan

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500

Schedule: 36 hours per week, Night Shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every other weekend and observed holiday

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Moross Road campus, serving Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. Our hospital is a community anchor with deep neighborhood roots, offering easy access to lakefront parks, historic architecture, and a convenient commute along the Detroit River corridor. Be part of a team that provides compassionate care in a vibrant, historic area, making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our diverse community.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching for patients and families.
• Communicate pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
• Participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.

Additional Information

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 5 East Elective Surgery unit is a 20-bed unit specializing in post operative care. Our patient population typically consists of colon, urology, and gastro masses, cancer diagnoses, and some trauma patient overflow. Our typical nurse to patient ratio is approximately 5:1. We encourage continuing education and voluntary participation in unit committees, and are willing to train nurses of all levels of experience to be successful in this environment. Come join our team!

Our unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity post-surgical environment dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. We specialize in providing care for a diverse range of post-surgical patient procedures, including general surgery, urological, vascular, colorectal, and gynecological surgeries. In addition, we are proud to support specialized bariatric surgical procedures and manage complex therapies such as epidurals, tracheostomies, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), chest tubes, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA's), while also serving as a surgical trauma overflow unit.

As a closed unit, we foster a strong sense of teamwork, consistency, and collaboration among our staff, creating a supportive and cohesive work environment. Our scheduling model includes every third weekend, promoting a balanced and predictable work-life schedule. We are proud of our high nurse retention rate, reflecting a positive workplace culture where staff feel valued and supported.

Our team is composed of dynamic, highly skilled nurses who thrive in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. We are committed to excellence in clinical practice and continuous learning, which is reflected in our consistently strong patient satisfaction scores and the quality of care we deliver. What sets our unit apart is our holistic approach—we care for the whole person, addressing not only physical recovery but also emotional and spiritual well-being. Our nurses build meaningful connections with patients and families, fostering trust, compassion, and healing in every interaction.

If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment where your skills will be valued and your growth supported, our unit offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate team making a real difference every day.