Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room Casual

McLaren Health Care - McLaren Bay Region

Bay City, Michigan

McLaren Health Care - McLaren Bay Region is a community hospital.

Posted Jun 19 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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Against similar roles: In range for Michigan PRN rolesMichigan PRN postings that state pay run $29/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $49/hr, across 59 postings.

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401k/Retirement

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McLaren Health Care - McLaren Bay Region

Community Hospital

You would join McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, a 415-bed acute care hospital that serves the Great Lakes Bay Region. It is one piece of McLaren Health Care, a Michigan system with 12 hospitals and roughly 20,000 employees, headquartered…

415 beds

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RN - Emergency Room, Casual, Nights

Investing in what matters – our employees

403(b) with 2% basic employer contributions and employer matching of 50% for up to the first 6%
Daily Pay to access your earned wages before payday
Safe Patient Handling – McLaren is dedicated to the safety of its employees

Prioritizing employee mental and physical health

Flexible Scheduling
Free onsite parking
McLaren Bay employees are eligible for discounts through a variety of partners such as Ford, AT&T, Verizon, Holiday Inn Express, Detroit Zoo and many more
Nursing Residency Program enhancing learning and development as a newly graduated registered nurse
Structured orientation program with routine leader/ educator check-in assuring success in role acquisition

Qualifications required

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
ACLS
Basic Neuroscience Course
Basic Dysrhythmia course
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Certification)
ENPC
One year of Emergency Department Experience

Preferred

Critical Care Nurse preferred

Job Types: PRN, Permanent Pay: $35.84 - $53.75 per hour

Benefits

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Bay City, MI

Bay City, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $766/mo
Household income: $49,420/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bay City, MI

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Bay City divides largely between the east and west banks of the Saginaw River. The prestigious Center Avenue Historic District on the East Side is celebrated for its historic lumber-era mansions featuring ornate woodwork and wraparound porches. Waterfront loft living and modern townhomes cluster around the Uptown district along the riverfront, while the West Side and adjacent Essexville offer quiet residential pockets with classic bungalows, mid-century ranches, and convenient access to local retail without heavy bridge crossings.

Residential living in Bay City divides largely between the east and west banks of the Saginaw River. The prestigious Center Avenue Historic District on the East Side is celebrated for its historic lumber-era mansions featuring ornate woodwork and wraparound porches.

Waterfront loft living and modern townhomes cluster around the Uptown district along the riverfront, while the West Side and adjacent Essexville offer quiet residential pockets with classic bungalows, mid-century ranches, and convenient access to local retail without heavy bridge crossings.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: niche.com

Getting aroundCommuting across Bay City is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times hovering around nineteen to twenty minutes. Getting to regional healthcare facilities like McLaren Bay Region is straightforward via arterial surface streets, though daily routes often involve crossing the Saginaw River over spans such as the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Local drivers frequently cite bridge toll systems and pothole-damaged street surfaces as persistent daily headaches, while regional travel connects via MBS International Airport roughly 16 miles west in Freeland.

Commuting across Bay City is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times hovering around nineteen to twenty minutes. Getting to regional healthcare facilities like McLaren Bay Region is straightforward via arterial surface streets, though daily routes often involve crossing the Saginaw River over spans such as the Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Local drivers frequently cite bridge toll systems and pothole-damaged street surfaces as persistent daily headaches, while regional travel connects via MBS International Airport roughly 16 miles west in Freeland.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsWater dominates recreation in Bay City, oriented around the Saginaw River and the open waters of Saginaw Bay. Bay City State Park provides sandy shorelines and wetland exploration, while adjacent Tobico Marsh is renowned for nature trails and extensive birdwatching. Within the city core, a paved Riverwalk trail traces both riverbanks, accommodating runners, cyclists, and walkers who gather along the water during warmer months.

Water dominates recreation in Bay City, oriented around the Saginaw River and the open waters of Saginaw Bay. Bay City State Park provides sandy shorelines and wetland exploration, while adjacent Tobico Marsh is renowned for nature trails and extensive birdwatching.

Within the city core, a paved Riverwalk trail traces both riverbanks, accommodating runners, cyclists, and walkers who gather along the water during warmer months.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: travelonthereg.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: apartments.com

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Living in Bay City

Bay City offers nurses a grounded, riverfront community with deep maritime roots and an unhurried rhythm. Bisected by the Saginaw River before it enters Saginaw Bay, the city allows hospital shifts at centers like McLaren Bay Region to be paired with effortless commutes that rarely exceed twenty minutes. Housing is rich in heritage, ranging from converted lofts near downtown and grand Queen Anne residences along the Center Avenue Historic District to practical ranches in the West Side and Essexville. Days off often involve strolling the Riverwalk trail, hiking through Tobico Marsh, spending sunny afternoons at Bay City State Park, or watching boats from the patio at Real Seafood Company. Evenings out revolve around local craft breweries, the Delta College Planetarium, and neighborhood fixtures like Retro Rocks Pub. However, relocating healthcare workers must prepare for distinct regional tradeoffs: winters are harsh, bridge tolls can complicate cross-river travel, municipal utility bills run high, and deteriorating road pavement causes constant wear on vehicles. For nurses seeking a relaxed, community-focused Great Lakes lifestyle without big-city franticness, Bay City provides a unique and welcoming home.

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Bay City, MIiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Bay City, MI

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Bay City, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.