Location: Petoskey, MI

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, schedule may include weekends (Day); 36-hour guarantee

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Provide expert cardiovascular and stepdown nursing care using strong clinical judgment to assess and treat patients
• Monitor and interpret EKGs and hemodynamic data to detect and respond to changes quickly
• Care for post-op open heart patients (18–24 hours post-op) and manage complex cardiac interventions like PTCA, stents, TAVR and MitraClip
• Support electrophysiology procedures and Bi‑ventricular pacemaker patients with focused assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and carry out individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on condition management, recovery expectations, and self-care after discharge
• Participate in unit-based initiatives and clinical trials to advance patient outcomes and professional practice
• Float to similar units as needed to support patient care across the facility

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license (LARA and Nursys verification required)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (current) required
• Minimum 1+ year of Stepdown experience — you know your cardiac patients and monitors
• Comfortable with EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Willingness to float to similar units and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Skills checklist completed within the last year for RN specialties
• Be prepared to follow a strict attendance policy (three-strike policy for absences/tardiness)

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiovascular nursing and stepdown care best practices
• Patient assessment and clinical judgment with cardiac focus
• EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Post‑operative open heart care (first 18–24 hours)
• Familiarity with PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip and Bi‑ventricular pacemakers
• Care of congestive heart failure patients and electrophysiology study support
• Experience participating in clinical trials and adhering to research protocols
• Strong communication and teamwork within interdisciplinary settings

Benefits

• Generous housing assistance and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Licensure assistance and verification help (LARA/Nursys guidance) to streamline your start
• Supportive onboarding and orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Paid time off options and programs to help you recharge between assignments
• Access to professional development, clinical trials exposure, and learning opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that celebrates excellent patient care
• Flexible scheduling with guaranteed hours and consistent 12‑hour day blocks
• Assistance with credentialing and skills checklist completion

Travel Perks: Explore Petoskey, MI

Petoskey sits on the shores of Little Traverse Bay — perfect for sunset walks and hunting for Petoskey stones on the beach. Explore Petoskey State Park, pedal the Little Traverse Wheelway, or wander the charming Gaslight District with its boutique shops and cafes. Enjoy day trips to nearby Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, or take a longer trip to Mackinac Island for a car‑free historic escape. Year-round outdoor recreation includes boating and beaches in summer, scenic fall colors, and cross-country skiing in winter — outdoor lovers will be right at home.

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