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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan

$2,225-2,318/week

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Required Certifications: Not specified in the provided details.

Job details

The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions.
The RN is a critical member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) which cares for over 4000 cardiology patients annually; procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip and bi-ventricular pacemakers.
Approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op) are discharged from this unit.
The CVU also specializes in the care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies.
Our NISUS research department manages many national clinical trials using CVU.
The CVU has been awarded a Silver level Beacon Award in 2014 and was redesigned in 2017 by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
This accomplishment represents one of many significant milestones on CVU's journey to optimal outcomes and exceptional patient care that could not be achieved without our exceptional RNs.
McLaren Northern Michigan was also named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S.
The leadership, medical staff, and colleagues together as a team demonstrate top performance in care, efficiency, and community value.

Job requirements

1+ year of experience
Travel
EKG comfortability
Must be willing to float to similar units
Health system-wide profile standards
Michigan license verification is required for nurses.
Physical copies of certifications are only required in the profile if listed above.
Full-time employees of McLaren are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.

Schedule information

A strict 3 strike attendance policy will begin on 6/1/2024.
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.

Unit specific information

The Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) specializes in care for cardiology patients and in managing national clinical trials.
The unit has been recognized with a Silver level Beacon Award.

Additional Details

A skills checklist completed within one year of application for RN specialties is required.
All other professions outside of Nursing are not required but preferred.

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

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

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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 Progressive Care 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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