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Elevate Your Nursing Career

As a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, UP Health System–Marquette offers nurses a supportive and innovative work environment where they can thrive. With state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology, you'll have the resources to deliver exceptional patient care, backed by our commitment to quality and safety. Whether you're a seasoned nurse looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate eager to launch your career, UP Health System–Marquette offers career pathways tailored to your interests and aspirations. 

Here, you're valued not just as a nurse, but as a person. Keep scrolling to learn more or click below to connect with a recruiter. We are here to assist you in your job search every step of the way.


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Connecting You to Nature and Community

A small city with big ideas, Marquette, Michigan, is a dreamland for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Without long commute times, congested highways, or a high-pressure environment, you have more time to prioritize what is most important to you. Live in the moment by pursuing a hobby, being present in raising a family, or enjoying the limitless recreation opportunities that Marquette has to offer. Walk to sandy beaches on Lake Superior; hike, bike, and explore on our trails. Wrap yourself in a blanket of bright stars, clean air, and fresh water.

The Nurse Residency is a valuable tool for the new nurses in the UP Health System. It provides the training and resources needed to help our nurses transition into practice and has given them much-needed confidence as they begin their career.

Christine Stryker, chief nursing officer
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Pride in our people

  • Sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 available to qualified RN candidates
  • Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Expansive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement matching plan
  • Leadership development and growth opportunities

New RN Grad? Launch Your Nursing Career Here

Your professional growth as a UP Health System–Marquette nurse is of the utmost importance and is why all new-grad RNs enter the Nurse Residency. Components of this paid career opportunity include:  

  • One-on-one mentorship support  
  • Cohort conference opportunities  
  • Clinical skills simulations   
  • Collaborative capstone project tailored to your clinical interests  
  • 35 nursing contact hours


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Nursing Careers at UP Health System–Marquette

We are proud to be part of a strong and growing health system offering rewarding opportunities for nurses. We recognize the invaluable contributions nurses make to healthcare every day, and we're committed to providing them with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed. REACH is an acronym that embodies our nursing support including Recruiting and Retention, Education, Advancement, Culture, and Honors. REACH your full potential at UP Health System–Marquette. Here, we are dedicated to investing in our nurses over the full lifespan of their careers and supporting their growth—and success—every step of the way.

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    21,000+

    residents call Marquette, the Upper Peninsula's largest community, home

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    1,800

    patient-centered employees

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    222

    beds in our specialty-care hospital

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    $4.5M

    in capital improvements

Connect with our Recruiter

From your application to your first day, your experience matters, and I am here to help. If you have questions about a role, our benefits, or the hiring process in general, let's connect so you can discover your dream career at UP Health System–Marquette.

Paula Swartout, clinical recruiter
paula.swartout@lpnt.net
call/text: 906.282.1179

Schedule a call with Paula

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Great care lives here

UP Health System–Marquette is part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare. This joint venture combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality care, and patient safety with Lifepoint's extensive resources, knowledge, and experience in hospital operations. UP Health System–Marquette receives the most current training and staff education when it comes to cancer and heart care. Together, we are making communities healthier®. 

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