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Nurse Tech Surgical ICU

Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care for critically ill trauma and surgical patients, including monitoring vitals and assisting with bedside procedures. Support nurses and ancillary staff in a fast-paced ICU environment to deliver effective interdisciplinary care.

Please note

  • We cannot guarantee any specific recurring days off and the orientation information below is important to read prior to applying. About the unit The Prince Surgical Critical Care Unit is a 22 bed intensive care unit in the Meijer Heart Center at Butterworth Hospital. The surgical ICU specializes in the care of critically ill trauma and surgical patients. The trauma population includes geriatric rib fractures, traumatic brain injury, multi-trauma requiring critical care needs, and the critical care adult burn population. The surgical population includes trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, surgical oncology, and vascular surgery with critical care needs. Staff in the surgical ICU also provide care to medical and neuro critically ill patients. Scope of work Because this unit cares for complex trauma patients after surgery and helps with overflow of Heart and Lung (CTICU) and helps support the Neuro ICU team they share a floor with, the work is both challenging and fulfilling. We generally have 2 Nurse Techs working on this team at night. The surgical ICU specializes in the care of critically ill trauma and surgical patients. Our Nursing Technicians support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications including cardiac and sedation medications, and assist with bedside procedures including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and burn dressing changes. The surgical ICU is a fast-paced unit that relies on teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach with not only provider teams, but ancillary staff in order to deliver excellent and effective care. This is a direct patient care role, and duties will include Taking Vitals, Checking Blood Sugar, Wound Care, Bed Bathing, Toileting, Ambulating, Catheterization, and acting as safety attendant for patients as needed. Additionally, you could be involved in Postmortem care. Orientation
  • This requires multiple weekday training classes that are 8am-4:30pm. SICU Nurse Tech Orientation continues on for 8-11 weeks, working 3 shifts per week with a preceptor, mainly on day shift 7am-7:30pm Class work and preceptor work 2-3 shifts per week. The regular night shift schedule will begin after all orientation is completed.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days Experience in direct patient care is preferred

  • How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
  • Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Intensive Care Unit Surgical 4E MHC Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00 p.m.
  • 7:30 a.m.
  • Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every third weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
  • This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
  • Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.
  • We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
  • We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
  • Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
  • An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
  • As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
  • From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
  • We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
  • You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Experience in direct patient care is preferred.

  • high school
  • Wound Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Toileting
  • Catheterization
  • Sterile Field Preparation
  • Blood Sugar Checking
  • Postmortem Care
  • Ambulating
  • Bed Bathing
  • Patient Safety Attending
  • Ventilator Support Assistance

Benefits

  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Home And Auto Insurance
  • Discounts Directory
  • On-demand Pay Program
  • Traditional And Roth Retirement Options
  • Service Contribution And Match Savings

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Closes
Jul 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Surgical ICU support roles in Michigan

Michigan hospitals often need Nurse Techs in Surgical ICU settings to support high-acuity patient care and help nursing teams maintain safe, timely workflows. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for direct patient care experience, current or soon-to-be-completed BLS, and comfort in a fast-paced critical care environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm how your experience matches the unit’s patient-care expectations before applying.

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