Location: Petoskey, MI

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts (day and night coverage) with schedule that supports hospital-wide SWAT/house supervisor duties; 36 hours/week guaranteed during the 13-week assignment; schedule varies to meet emergency response and unit needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $79 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with unit teams to determine safe and appropriate shift staffing and patient placement
• Act as a clinical resource and leader for nursing staff, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and complex situations
• Respond hospital-wide as a SWAT resource for urgent and emergent patient care needs, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, STEMI, Trauma and Stroke
• Facilitate patient transfers within the hospital and support safe transport of monitored or critical patients
• Perform rapid patient assessments, assist with interventions, and support bedside staff during patient decline
• Provide hands-on clinical support such as difficult IV starts and ultrasound-guided IV placement, and assist with peritoneal dialysis when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in unit- and hospital-level quality outcomes and regulatory compliance
• Serve as a mentor and educator, applying adult learning principles to staff education and skill development

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license (must be active at time of submission)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Critical Care and/or Emergency Department settings (required)
• ACLS (AHA) current
• BLS (AHA) current
• PALS (AHA) current
• TNCC current
• Demonstrated leadership, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience with emergency response

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and rapid recognition of clinical deterioration
• Emergency response and crisis management (Code Blue/Rapid Response/STEMI/Trauma/Stroke)
• Ultrasound-guided IV placement and advanced IV skills
• Peritoneal dialysis assistance and familiarity with monitored patient transport
• Clear, professional communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Documentation best practices and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Education, mentorship and applying adult learning principles
• Collaboration across departments to optimize patient placement and care delivery

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your leadership and clinical expertise
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you ready to work
• Paid time for continuing education and professional development
• Travel reimbursement and help with assignment logistics
• Flexible scheduling to balance life and work during your contract
• Access to mentorship, precepting and leadership opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding and unit orientation so you hit the floor confident
• A culture that prioritizes quality outcomes, safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Petoskey, MI

Petoskey sits on the beautiful Little Traverse Bay and is perfect for outdoor lovers and explorers. Hunt for iconic Petoskey stones along the lakeshore, kayak or paddleboard on the bay, and stroll the charming downtown with local shops and eateries. Nearby Harbor Springs offers scenic drives and marina views, while Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob provide excellent skiing and hiking depending on the season. Take a day trip to Mackinac Island for history, fudge, and carriage rides, or enjoy state parks, trails, and beaches for weekend adventures.

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