Registered Nurse, Emergency Services New

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department 

Full-Time | 0.9 FTE (72 hour/pp) | 12-hour Varied (N/S/D) Shifts | Rotation Every 3rd Weekend plus Christmas 2026

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 a Registered Nurse (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

At UPHS - Portage, we strive to be the place employees want to work. We accomplish this through a friendly and supportive team environment. Join our robust nursing team which provides a quality-focused environment. As a nurse you will provide exemplary patient care to support our community. 

How you will contribute

A Registered Nurse (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 - with medical plans starting at just $8 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, or a medical opt-out payment, and more.

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

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition 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 are looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license 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

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

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran 

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.