RN - MedSurg - West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI, US

Observation Unit Nurse - 13-Week Contract Position · Location · Marquette, Michigan · Schedule · 12 Hour Shifts - 5 Days/5 Nights · Job Description · The Observation Unit Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals needing short-term evaluation and t ...

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Observation Unit Nurse - 13-Week Contract Position

Location

Marquette, Michigan

Schedule

12 Hour Shifts - 5 Days/5 Nights

Job Description

The Observation Unit Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals needing short-term evaluation and treatment, typically for 24 to 48 hours, to determine the need for admission or safe discharge. This role emphasizes rapid assessment, frequent reassessment, care coordination, and timely intervention for patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and comprehensive initial assessments and frequent reassessments to monitor patient progress.
• Implement and adjust care plans based on provider orders, patient condition changes, and clinical judgement.
• Administer medications, treatments, IV therapies, and diagnostic prep per protocol.
• Monitor vital signs, labs, and diagnostic results, promptly reporting changes and abnormal findings.
• Provide patient education on diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, case management, and multidisciplinary teams to support timely disposition.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record.
• Facilitate efficient admission, transfer, and discharge workflows.
• Support safe and smooth transitions of care, including follow-up appointments and patient teaching.
• Respond to urgent situations and perform emergency interventions within scope of practice.
• Maintain compliance with infection control standards, patient safety protocols, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient experience, throughput, and clinical outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must possess an RN license with required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Competency, and Tele/ECG Competency.
• 1 year of med/surg experience is required; telemetry experience is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with adult patients (18 years and older).

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare