Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery (OR)

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Shift options: 12‑hour days

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking an OR RN to join a fast‑paced operating room team. The role supports surgical teams with medication administration, documentation, patient monitoring, and post‑op care, requiring strong communication and teamwork.

Offering a 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) with 12‑hour day shifts and a $7,500 sign‑on bonus for qualified applicants, this position emphasizes compassionate care and patient safety within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license (or compact).
• Associate degree from accredited nursing school; bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care including meds, specimens, and treatments.
• Documents patient care given and monitors patient condition.
• Communicates patient status to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Coordinates patient transfer, discharge, and referrals.
• Provides patient and family education tailored to age and culture.
• Advocates for patient's physical and emotional well‑being.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC Systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery (OR)

Job Type: Full-Time | 0.9 FTE or 72 hours/pp

Schedule: 12-hour Day Shifts, Varied Start Times

$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.

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 includeBasic 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 - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health

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.