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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Lifepoint Health·Hancock, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 20 hours ago
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About the role

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department, including administering medications and monitoring patient conditions. Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate transfers, discharges, and patient education while maintaining a safe environment.

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department

Job Type

Flex Position | 0.9 FTE or 72 hours/pp

Schedule: 12-hour Swing/Night/Day shifts (Swing Primary), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ED RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Portage Emergency Department is known for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in urgent situations, ensuring individuals feel supported during critical moments. The team’s clinical expertise and collaborative approach help provide efficient, high-quality treatment when it matters most. Their commitment to safety, responsiveness, and community care makes them a trusted resource for emergency services in the region.

How you'll contribute

An ED RN who excels in this role

Cares for patients and administers medications in accordance with established best practices, competencies and training.

Accurately documents patient care given.

Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.

Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclose only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.

When performing sitter duties: positions self to maintain constant visual observation of the patient to monitor their activity and behavior. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless relieved by another designated staff member. Accurately and legibly records data collected and notify patient care team of any untoward events (behavioral changes, violent behavior, etc.).

Performs other job duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license (or attain within 90 days of hire) and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include:
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • 1-Year Medical-Surgical Experience
  • 1-year Emergency Department or Critical Care Experience (Preferred)
  • ACLS, PALS, TNCC (within 6 months of hire)
  • Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout [https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout]) to schedule a phone call.

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Requires a current Michigan RN license and an associate degree in nursing, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have BLS certification and one year of medical-surgical experience, with ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required within six months of hire.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Safety
  • Critical Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Documentation
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Emergency Nursing

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discount Programs
  • Company Match
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Loan Assistance
  • Virtual Care Appointments
  • Mental Health Services
  • 401(k) Retirement Package
  • Mental Wellness Programs
  • Physical Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness Programs
  • Free Gym Memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hancock, Michigan
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Aug 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

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TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Michigan nursing roles often value entry access

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.

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