Registered Nurse - 4 S Surgical E

McLaren Health Care

Port Huron, Michigan

Posted Oct 13

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Department: 4 S Surgical E
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72
Daily Work Times: 1900-0730a

Benefits

403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient. Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs. Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs. Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions. Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Required
Associate Degree from an accredited Nursing program
Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license
BLS certification
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program
ACLS certification

What's around it?

In Port Huron, MI

Port Huron, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $982/mo
Household income: $50,366/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Port Huron, MI

NeighborhoodsMedical staff and professionals moving to Port Huron often look toward established enclaves such as Mayfield Drive, prized for its quiet charm and historic architecture, and Amberwood, known for tree-lined walkability, dog-friendly streets, and close proximity to the beach. Those seeking quick highway travel gravitate toward Strawberry Lane for its immediate access to the freeways, while downtown and streets off Court Street and 10th Avenue offer a more active setting with walkable dining. Clinicians seeking extra space and direct shoreline recreation frequently explore the north end near Fort Gratiot and neighboring Lexington.

Medical staff and professionals moving to Port Huron often look toward established enclaves such as Mayfield Drive, prized for its quiet charm and historic architecture, and Amberwood, known for tree-lined walkability, dog-friendly streets, and close proximity to the beach. Those seeking quick highway travel gravitate toward Strawberry Lane for its immediate access to the freeways, while downtown and streets off Court Street and 10th Avenue offer a more active setting with walkable dining.

Clinicians seeking extra space and direct shoreline recreation frequently explore the north end near Fort Gratiot and neighboring Lexington.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: nextdoor.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundGetting around Port Huron is dominated by personal vehicles, as public transit is sparse and day-to-day shopping errands usually require a car. Drivers rely on Interstate 94, which heads southwest toward metro Detroit, and Interstate 69, which provides direct passage west toward Flint; both highways converge in the city near the Blue Water Bridge international border crossing to Canada. Local hospital and clinic commutes within town are notably swift, with regional tracking noting an average trip time of approximately 16 minutes.

Getting around Port Huron is dominated by personal vehicles, as public transit is sparse and day-to-day shopping errands usually require a car. Drivers rely on Interstate 94, which heads southwest toward metro Detroit, and Interstate 69, which provides direct passage west toward Flint; both highways converge in the city near the Blue Water Bridge international border crossing to Canada.

Local hospital and clinic commutes within town are notably swift, with regional tracking noting an average trip time of approximately 16 minutes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livinginmichigan.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: areavibes.com

OutdoorsLife in Port Huron revolves heavily around freshwater recreation on Lake Huron and the swift currents of the St. Clair River. Boating, kayaking, and freighter-watching form the backbone of local leisure, supported by the Port Huron Yacht Club and several full-service marinas. On land, municipal spaces such as Optimist Park serve interior neighborhoods, while coastal parks and sandy public beaches in the north end and Fort Gratiot provide open water access during the warmer months.

Life in Port Huron revolves heavily around freshwater recreation on Lake Huron and the swift currents of the St. Clair River. Boating, kayaking, and freighter-watching form the backbone of local leisure, supported by the Port Huron Yacht Club and several full-service marinas.

On land, municipal spaces such as Optimist Park serve interior neighborhoods, while coastal parks and sandy public beaches in the north end and Fort Gratiot provide open water access during the warmer months.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Port Huron

Perched where Lake Huron pours into the St. Clair River, Port Huron offers relocating nurses a distinctly maritime, small-city environment right on the Canadian border. The city centers on water, from massive freighters gliding beneath the Blue Water Bridge to weekend sailing coordinated through the Port Huron Yacht Club. Healthcare professionals will appreciate a commute that rarely exceeds fifteen to twenty minutes, whether driving from peaceful leafy enclaves like Mayfield Drive and Amberwood or from neighboring Fort Gratiot. Downtown serves as an inviting off-shift haven, featuring local hangouts like The Raven Café, Vintage Tavern's scenic rooftop, and riverfront dining at Freighters. Tradeoffs exist: transit is practically nonexistent, meaning a dependable vehicle is mandatory for grocery runs and handling Michigan's snowy, pothole-heavy winters. Additionally, rental options for standalone houses can be tight, and commercial variety outside the medical and regional service hubs is modest. For nurses who prioritize water access, community camaraderie, and an unhurried coastal lifestyle over large-metro bustle, Port Huron provides an authentic, welcoming Great Lakes home.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: livinginmichigan.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: exploreporthuron.com Source 4: livability.com

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Port Huron, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.