# Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit

- **Company:** Lifepoint Health
- **Published:** Jul 19, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Michigan
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** RN, BLS / CPR, ACLS
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## About

**Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit**

**Job Type: Full-Time | 0.9 FTE or 72 hours/pp**

**Schedule: 6 x 12-hour shifts, Night Shift (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends and Holidays**

**$7,500 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants**** **

**Your experience matters**

UP Health System - Marquette is part of [Lifepoint Health](https://lifepointhealth.net/locations), 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 **Observation 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**

Enjoy the fast pace of the Emergency Department combined with the clinical depth of inpatient care. In our Observation Unit, you’ll play a key role in monitoring patients, supporting timely clinical decisions, and helping guide them safely to the next step in their care—whether that’s admission or discharge. It’s a dynamic environment where your assessment skills, critical thinking, and teamwork make an immediate and meaningful impact.

**How you'll contribute**

An** Observation 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.
- Work closely with providers to ensure patients meet observation criteria. Monitor patients for a period of 24-48 hours to assess their condition and determine if they need to be admitted as an inpatient or discharged.
- 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.

**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)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (preferred)

**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](https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout)) to schedule a phone call.

**More about UP Health System**

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of [Lifepoint Health](https://lifepointhealth.net/locations), a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to *making communities healthier*® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

**EEOC Statement**

"UP Health System - Marquette 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."

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Sign-on bonus
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/registered-nurse-rn-observation-unit-lifepoint-health-9651c1a0-2f25-4bb3-bc0d-df5871c47300