UP Health System - Marquette
Health system employer · Based in Marquette, MI
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 4 · Nights 3
Benefits
UP Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, which offers a benefits package through its career portal.
The city
Living in Marquette, MI
Marquette sits on Lake Superior's southern shore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering RNs a close-knit, outdoorsy community. Presque Isle Park and miles of rugged coastline define daily life, while Northern Michigan University brings a college-town energy to this small but culturally vibrant city.
Browse roles in Marquette- State price level · Michigan
- 4% below the national average
- State index 96.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,011/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $55,613/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
UP Health System - Marquette is a regional healthcare system serving communities across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As part of Lifepoint Health, the system provides comprehensive services including imaging, orthopedics, cancer care, and cardiac care to residents throughout the region.
- Hiring days & nights
- Sign-on bonus · 3 roles
More about UP Health System - Marquette
The Marquette campus is described as a prominent, towering facility that serves as a key healthcare anchor for the area. The organization is accredited by The Joint Commission and participates in various quality initiatives to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery. For nurses, UP Health System - Marquette offers a range of roles spanning acute care case management, clinic-based care coordination, and ambulatory care management. Job postings indicate structured scheduling with both traditional weekday clinic roles and acute care positions requiring weekend and holiday coverage. The system's affiliation with Lifepoint Health provides connection to a broader network of resources and career pathways. The Upper Peninsula's rural character and abundant recreational opportunities are highlighted as distinctive features of the region, which may appeal to nurses seeking a lifestyle in a smaller community setting.
The organization's mission is 'making communities healthier®.' They strive to create a culture where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice, and employees want to work. Their stated commitments include providing compassionate care, offering the latest technology, and engaging with the community through health fairs, screenings, and community events.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Part of Lifepoint Health network, providing access to broader system resources and career pathways
- Joint Commission accredited with stated commitment to quality healthcare
- Comprehensive service lines including imaging, orthopedics, cancer, and cardiac care
- Variety of nursing roles available across acute care, clinic, and ambulatory settings
- Some positions offer flexible start times and predictable weekday scheduling
- Located in the Upper Peninsula with abundant recreational opportunities and a welcoming community
The hard parts
- Rural location in the Upper Peninsula may present lifestyle and accessibility limitations compared to urban areas
- Some acute care nursing positions require weekend and holiday rotations (e.g., every 4th weekend and two holidays)
- Serves a large geographic area across the Upper Peninsula, which may involve travel or coverage demands
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Umbrella organization
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 5, 2026
- Website
- uphealthsystem.com ↗
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Roles from UP Health System - Marquette
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Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation Unit
Marquette, MI · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Floating required
Registered Nurse
Ishpeming, MI · Posted last week
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) Family Medicine Clinic
Marquette, MI
- RN
- 8-hour days
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
Marquette, MI
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health Unit
Marquette, MI
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator - Urology Clinic
Marquette, MI
- RN
- 8-hour days
Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager - Lakewood Family Medicine
Marquette, MI
- RN
- 8-hour days
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Marquette, MI
- RN
- Day shift
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