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Registered Nurse (RN), OB

You'll give medications, collect specimens and carry out clinical treatments for your patients.

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Nights primary, with day shifts Schedule: 12-hour (7-7) Night/Day shifts (Nights Primary)
License
RN license Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).current Michigan RN license
Term
0.6 to 0.9 FTE, or 48 to 72 hours per pay period Job Type: Flex Position | 0.6 - 0.9 FTE or 48 - 72 hours/pp

Do you qualify?

License
current Michigan RN license Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred). Check your license
Certification
BLS-HCP Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Certification
NRP, AWHONN, EFM, STABLE and PEOP, within 6 months NRP, AWHONN, EFM, STABLE and PEOP (within 6 months)
Education
associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
Experience
one year of medical-surgical experience One-year medical surgical experience required
Also asks
annual influenza vaccination or declination Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

Preferred

Education
bachelor's degree bachelor's preferred
Experience
OB experience or OB qualifications OB experience or OB qualifications (preferred)

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employeesComprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insuranceFinancial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • BenefitsShort- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
  • BenefitsTuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company matchFinancial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • BenefitsWellness programs, including free gym memberships and virtual care appointmentsEmployee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More benefits (22)
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Mental wellness programs
  • Physical wellness programs
  • Free gym memberships
  • Virtual care appointments
  • Mental health services
  • Discount programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities

The role and schedule

Day to day
medication administration and specimen collection Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Day to day
patient and family teaching Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Day to day
coordinating patient transfers, discharge and referrals across disciplines Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Day to day
helping patients with hygiene, elimination, meals and walking Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Weekends
every third weekend Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Holiday
Holidays
every third holiday and Christmas in even years
Details
36-bed acute care hospital UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

UP Health System – Portage logo
UP Health System – Portage
Health system employer
Hospital
UP Health System Portage
Address
500 CAMPUS DRIVE, HANCOCK, MI, 49930
CMS rating
5 of 5 stars
Beds
36

Your fit

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Job Type: Flex Position | 0.6 - 0.9 FTE or 48 - 72 hours/pp

Schedule

12-hour (7-7) Night/Day shifts (Nights Primary), Christmas Even Years plus Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Holiday

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 an OB 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

Come join our skilled, caring, and talented team. We take pride in delivering high‑quality care and fostering a supportive environment where team members care for one another as much as they care for their patients.

How You'll Contribute

An OB RN who excels in this role

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists 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. 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 and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional Requirements Include

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
  • One-year medical surgical experience required
  • OB experience or OB qualifications (preferred)
  • NRP, AWHONN, EFM, STABLE and PEOP (within 6 months)
  • 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) 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.

What's around it?

UP Health System Portage · Hancock, MI

Hancock, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$835/mo
Household income
$59,519/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Hancock, MI

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