Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Midland, MI
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 36-hour guarantee per week; schedule varies and exact days/times will be provided by the facility. All scheduling requests must be made at time of submission (facility will not approve scheduling requests after offer).
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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
- Assess patients regularly and deliver skilled nursing care based on the physician-authorized plan of care
- Provide direct resident care including medication administration, treatments, transfers assistance, and timely response to alarms and call lights
- Evaluate and help update treatment plans to improve patient outcomes in collaboration with the care team
- Accurately process and implement physician/provider orders in a timely manner
- Follow up on medication changes and clarify orders to ensure safe, effective care
- Delegate appropriate tasks to patient care technicians while maintaining accountability and oversight
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and facility policies
Qualifications
- Active Michigan RN license required (must be active in LARA and/or Nursys)
- Minimum 2+ years Med Surg nursing experience required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
- Epic experience highly preferred
- Travel nursing experience highly preferred
- Work history and a skills checklist current to within 1 year (Med Surg) required
- Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required
- Facility will not consider local candidates within a 50-mile radius; please confirm permanent address at submission
- Must be able to provide required documentation at time of submission and follow facility scheduling policy
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong Med Surg nursing background and clinical assessment skills
- Medication administration and treatment delivery
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and suggest improvements
- Experience processing and executing physician orders accurately
- Delegation and oversight of patient care technicians
- Familiarity with Epic EMR and electronic charting workflows
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal healthcare regulations and compliance standards
- Clear communication and teamwork skills for a multidisciplinary environment
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your clinical expertise and growth
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
- Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
- Paid time to complete required credentialing paperwork promptly
- Travel-friendly onboarding to get you started quickly and smoothly
- Access to Epic EMR training and on-site orientation
- Flexible scheduling around a guaranteed 36-hour work week
- A respectful workplace with clear policies — they ask for scheduling up front, so surprises are kept to a minimum
Travel Perks: Explore Midland, MI
Midland offers a delightful mix of nature and culture. Explore the beautiful Dow Gardens and the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio for peaceful strolls and architectural charm. Get outdoors at the Chippewa Nature Center and the scenic Tridge — a unique three-way footbridge that's perfect for photos and river views. Paddle or walk along the Tittabawassee River, enjoy local dining and craft breweries, and take short weekend drives to Bay City or Saginaw for more shopping and waterfront activities. A welcoming, family-friendly community and arts offerings at the Midland Center for the Arts round out a great travel assignment.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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