SAGE GROUP·Bear Creek Township, Michigan
Perform all Registered Nurse duties within assigned Step Down Units, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of patient responses to health conditions. Provide specialized care for cardiac patients in SDU and CVU units.
Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking SDU Registered Nurses for multiple travel/contract positions in Petoskey, MI. Accepting both local and traveler candidates.
Position Name: Travel RN SDU (Step Down Unit) Location: Petoskey, Michigan Specialty: SDU, Cardiac Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary Contract Length: 8+ weeks Local Pay Rate(Locals with 35 miles: $2160 weekly Gross pay based on a 36-hour work week Local Pay Rate (Locals b/n 35 - 50 miles): $2376 weekly Gross pay based on a 36-hour work week Travel Pay Rate: Range $2484 weekly Gross pay based on a 36-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)
SDU Units Shifts available: Nights Shift timings: 12 Hours; Nights, 7p-7.30a
Performs all aspects RN duties in the assigned SDU units. Uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. Provides care for cardiac patients in the SDU/CVU units. All other duties within scope of practice and skillset as assigned.
Requires a valid Michigan RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and at least one year of recent SDU and cardiac experience. Candidates must have 1-2 years of general RN experience and at least one completed travel assignment.
Market context
In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.