Per Diem RN – Inpatient Hospice Unit (IPU) | Detroit, MI

Position TypePER_DIEM
TEMPORARY
Pay Rate$55-$65 per hour
LocationDetroit, MI (Wayne County – Metro Detroit)
UnitInpatient Hospice Unit (IPU)
Shifts AvailableDay: 7 AM – 7:30 PM; greatest current need.
Required CredentialsActive, unrestricted Michigan RN license.
Minimum 1 year RN experience in acute care, ICU, or med/surg; inpatient hospice also considered.
Demonstrated IV placement competency and PEG tube experience.
CertificationsBLS/CPR required
CHPN preferred
DepartmentClinical / Nursing
PlatformMyShyft App
Work HoursDay shift 7 AM-7:30 PM; no minimum shift commitment; no long-term contract obligation.
StatusPosition Open

About the Opportunity

MyShyft is partnering with an established inpatient hospice company in Detroit, Michigan to build a per diem RN pool for day shift IPU coverage. This unit sees significant census fluctuations and a high volume of morning admissions, making it an excellent fit for nurses with acute care, ICU, or med/surg experience who are confident with admissions, IV placement, and PEG tube management.

No long-term contract. No minimum shift commitment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage inpatient admissions, including assessment, IV access, and physician coordination.
  • Handle peripheral IV placement and PEG tube care and management.
  • Provide pain and symptom management, including opioid administration, dyspnea, nausea, agitation, and comfort measures.
  • Participate in goals-of-care conversations; support POLST and advance directive interpretation.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT), including physicians, social workers, and chaplains.
  • Complete accurate, timely EMR documentation in compliance with CMS standards.
  • Support RN death pronouncement protocols per facility policy.

Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license and current BLS/CPR.
  • Minimum 1 year RN experience in acute care, ICU, or med/surg; inpatient hospice also considered.
  • Demonstrated IV placement competency and PEG tube experience.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking in high-acuity, admission-heavy environments.
  • Familiarity with POLST and DNR/AND protocols a plus.

Why MyShyft?

  • Shift-by-shift flexibility – no long-term contract, no minimum commitment.
  • Instant Pay available through Stripe – access your earnings fast.
  • Competitive per diem pay: $55-$65/hr.
  • Matched to facilities where your clinical background sets you up for success.
  • Dedicated recruiting and credentialing support from day one.

How to Apply

Two easy ways to express interest:

  • Fill out the quick interest form through MyShyft.
  • Text “Detroit Hospice Interested” to (317) 983-1222.

Our team will reach out to walk you through credentialing and next steps.

If you are a Michigan-licensed RN with inpatient hospice, ICU, acute care, or med/surg experience seeking flexible per diem nursing shifts in Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Southfield, Warren, or anywhere in Metro Detroit – with no long-term contract and no minimum shift commitment – we would love to connect.

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