McLaren Health Care·Bay City, Michigan
Acts as a hospital-wide SWAT nurse responding to urgent medical emergencies, including Code Blues and Rapid Responses. Supports floor staff with clinical assessments and accompanies critical care patients during internal hospital transport.
Registered nurse who functions as the hospital wide SWAT Nurse who responds to patient care units to handle urgent or emergency patient care needs. Provides emergency response as needed based on specific unit needs, patient activity and crisis situations of an intermittent nature. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Responds to medical emergency problems including Code Blue’s, Rapid Responses, and Code MTP’s. Supports floor staff with concerns regarding patient decline/clinical assessment. The RN will demonstrate the ability to quickly assess a patient when there has been a change in status and help to monitor and provide intervention for the patient. Accompanies Critical Care patients when they must be transported within the hospital (ex. MRI, diagnostic tests, IR, ER to ICU) Assist floor staff with difficulty IV starts and utilize ultrasound guided IV placement as needed. The RN is responsible for participating in the quality outcomes specific to the units or hospital and adheres to all regulatory requirements. The RN maintains a collaborative relationship with multiple disciplines within the organization. Active participant in Code Blue Committee including performing audits and action plans required for this committee.
Requires a nursing degree, Michigan state licensure, and certifications in ACLS and BLS. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in a critical care or ER setting.
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.
