Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

UP Health System - Portage; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage in Hancock Township, MI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Medical-Surgical care. The role offers 12-hour shifts, with 0.6–0.9 full-time equivalent and day/night options, plus holiday coverage.

You’ll develop nursing plans, document care, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure safe transitions. Applicants should have a Michigan RN license (or obtain within 90 days) and an ADN (bachelor’s preferred).

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license (or within 90 days of hire).
• 1-year Medical‑Surgical experience preferred.
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required.
• BLS certification is required (available upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Develop patient-focused nursing plan of care with patient/family.
• Cares for patients per established best practices.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to care team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Coordinate across disciplines for transfer, discharge and referrals.
• Provide patient/family education tailored to age and culture.
• Advocate for the patient’s physical and emotional well‑being.
• Maintain privacy of health information.
• Contribute to a safe, pleasant patient environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Job Type: Flex | 0.6-0.9 FTE or 48-72 hours/pp | Day/Night Shift (Days Primary)

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend

About the Team

Our Medical‑Surgical (Med‑Surg)/ICU unit is an acute care hospital department where nurses provide care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery. This fast‑paced environment emphasizes comprehensive, patient‑centered care, ongoing patient and family education, and efficient discharge planning to support safe transitions of care.

How You’ll Contribute

• Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclosure only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire) and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor’s degree preferred). Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required (available upon hire)
• 1-Year Medical‑Surgical Experience Preferred
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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