Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Michigan
Travel registered nurse jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, concentrated in acute care hospitals, health systems, and long-term care facilities, with openings at every level from new graduates through senior clinical leads. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor the market, and established systems like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health, and University of Michigan Health are among the most consistent sources of travel RN assignments. Critical care, emergency department, and med-surg are the specialties generating the most consistent openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring an active MI RN license and at least 1 year of cardiac telemetry experience.
Details
- 54-bed cardiac telemetry unit serving as the facility's main cardiac monitoring unit
- Patient population includes heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI, stroke requiring cardiac monitoring, cardiac arrhythmias, and chest pain
- May also take overflow medical patients as needed
- Patients monitored both on the unit and via remote telemetry room
- Manages cardiac drips
- Typical patient ratios of 1:5-6, with potential to increase to 1:7 during call-ins
- Uses Cerner PowerChart for charting
- 3x12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930
- Every other weekend required
- No call requirements
- Floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals may be required depending on volume or census
Requirements
- Active MI RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of cardiac telemetry nursing experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Cerner charting experience required
- Comfort with high patient ratios (1:5-7) required
Additional Information
- Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Maximum RTO of 10 days; if RTO falls during a holiday period, must be willing to work 1 of the 3 holidays
- Royal blue scrubs required
- Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates will not be accepted
- Previous travelers must have been off assignment for at least 3 years before returning
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Skills such as BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, central line care, dysrhythmia interpretation, and post cardiac cath/surgery care are valued
- Experience with TAVR, pacemakers, and sheath removal is a plus
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Travel Registered Nurse Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health36V
- American Traveler16A
- Trinity Health4

- IQVIA1

- FirstChoice1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel registered nurse jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan RN license or a multistate compact license recognized in Michigan
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS preferred for acute care settings
- Minimum one to two years of recent clinical experience in a hospital setting
- Ability to complete Michigan hospital onboarding and credentialing within required timeframes
- Strong adaptability to new care environments, EHR systems, and multidisciplinary teams
Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel registered nurse in Michigan?
You become a travel registered nurse in Michigan by first earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active Michigan RN license through the Michigan Board of Nursing. Michigan is not yet part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so out-of-state nurses typically need a Michigan-specific license before starting an assignment. Most travel positions require at least one year of recent bedside experience before facilities will accept a placement.
How much do travel registered nurses make in Michigan?
Travel registered nurses in Michigan earn a median of about $94,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,260 for the lowest 10% to over $116,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire travel registered nurses in Michigan?
Employers hiring travel registered nurses in Michigan right now include Voyage Health, American Traveler, and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems and regional hospitals drive the majority of travel RN demand, particularly for acute care and specialty units.
Which Michigan cities have the most travel registered nurse jobs?
Midland, Grayling, and Adrian have the most travel registered nurse openings in Michigan. Detroit leads due to its concentration of major academic medical centers and health system campuses, while Grand Rapids benefits from Spectrum Health's large regional footprint and Ann Arbor draws demand from University of Michigan Health and its affiliated facilities.
How can I get hired as a travel registered nurse in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is completing a new graduate residency program at a Michigan health system before transitioning to travel assignments. Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health, and University of Michigan Health all run structured nurse residency programs that give new RNs the supervised clinical hours most travel facilities require. Starting in a staff RN or float pool role at a Michigan hospital builds the documented acute care experience that opens travel contracts, particularly in med-surg, telemetry, or step-down units.
Where can I find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each position.
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