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Certification details

BLS
NIH Stroke Scale (since the facility specializes in stroke care)

Job details

McLaren Northern has incorporated a strict 3 strike attendance policy to advocate for their patient population. Any RN contractor who is absent from a scheduled shift or is more than 20 minutes late for their scheduled shift 3 times will be terminated effective immediately. This policy will begin on 6/1/2024.
Level 2 North is a 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit with a diverse patient population consisting of general and vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, trauma, and is the stroke unit for the hospital.

Job requirements

2+ Years of experience - Required
Travel - highly preferred
Michigan license verification is required for nurses.
Full-time employees of McLaren are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.

Unit specific information

Two North has an active and engaged Unit Based Council that promotes a healthy work environment of teamwork and positivity.
New team members are welcomed and supported in their orientation, as they learn and grow in their professional nursing practice.

Additional Details

Health system-wide profile standards
References NOT required.
A skills checklist completed within one year of application for RN specialties is required.
If there is a license hit, it would be in the traveler’s best interest to provide a write-up of what happened for the manager's review.

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McLaren Northern Michigan

3.0rating(24 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with McLaren Northern Michigan

5.0rating

Pros

Professional surgical unit, very friendly, great communication, fair call scheduling, geared for travelers by having a list of everyone's names for charting.

Cons

Twenty minute limit to be there for call, but they have sleeping rooms if neccessary.

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OR - Operating Room (RN)

Review of McLaren Northern Michigan on Sep 23, 2024

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
175 beds
Magnet
Oracle Cerner
Nurse Residency Programs

ADDRESS416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770

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About Petoskey, MI

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Petoskey, MI here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The city has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of Caucasian residents.
The age range is diverse, with a significant older population.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a small population of travel nurses due to the city's size.

Things to Do

Plenty of locally owned shops, gourmet eateries, breweries, and distilleries to explore.
Outdoor activities include visiting Petoskey State Park, Bear Valley Recreation Area, and enjoying the beaches along Little Traverse Bay.

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