Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Memorial Physician Practices; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life & disability insurance

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a registered nurse for the operating room (OR RN) to join a high‑performing OR team. The role involves perioperative care, collaboration with surgical teams, and patient advocacy in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Michigan RN license and an associate degree in nursing (bachelor's preferred). A 0.75 FTE schedule with 6 x 10‑hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays is offered, plus a $7,500 sign‑on bonus for qualifying applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have a Michigan RN license and an associate's degree in nursing (bachelor's preferred).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

Skills

RN license

BLS-HCP

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Job Type: Full-Time | 0.75 FTE or 60 hours/pp

Schedule: 6 x 10-hour shifts, Varied Start Times, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OR RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our high‑performing Operating Room (OR) team is a collaborative, fast‑paced department. OR nurses work side‑by‑side with surgical teams to deliver safe, high‑quality care, supported by strong communication, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellent patient outcomes.

The OR features 12 procedure rooms and offers 8, 10, and 12‑hour shift options based on unit needs. Call requirements include one night per week and one weekend per month. Weekend and holiday rotations are established and mapped out annually, providing predictability and work‑life balance.

How you'll contribute

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists 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.

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 and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional requirements include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222‑bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.