Welcome to
UP Health System
UP Health System, part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, offers the unique opportunity to build a meaningful career in one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the country. With hospital campuses in Marquette, Hancock (Portage), and Ishpeming (Bell), we deliver high-quality care across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — an area known for outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. Our regional network connects advanced medical technology with a personalized, compassionate approach to care. The U.P. offers a rewarding balance of career and quality of life where you’ll find supportive colleagues, a welcoming culture and a shared mission to improve the health of our communities.
Located in Michigan
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Search CareersExplore healthcare service opportunities that align with your career goals and lifestyle needs, while transforming lives and communities. Choose from careers in one of our many medical specialties and subspecialties, many with sign-on bonuses. Find where you fit and join us!
Allied Health
Facility Leadership
Non-Clinical
Nursing Patient Support
Registered Nurse
Physicians and Providers
Live and work in the heart of the Upper Peninsula
Nestled among freshwater lakes, forested trails and star-filled skies, the Upper Peninsula offers a lifestyle rooted in balance, beauty and community. With short commutes, excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods, it’s a place where you can truly feel at home. From hiking, biking and paddling in the summer to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, outdoor adventure is always within reach. You’ll also find rich local culture — from historic lighthouses and mining towns to museums, festivals and vibrant arts communities. Here, you’ll have the space — and the support — to focus on what matters most, both personally and professionally.
Be connected,
supported and
celebrated
Fostering positive relationships is the true north of UP Health System culture. No matter your role, you’ll feel our positivity, respect and enthusiasm in every shift. Here, approachable leaders promote open communication, provide meaningful support and honor wins large and small. Your input is welcome, and your achievements recognized.
The DAISY Award
For nurses and team members nominated by patients and family members for going above and beyond
Julianne Kirkham Award
Given to recognize exemplary employees on our support and ancillary department teams
The Mercy Award
Our highest honor, awarded annually to a Lifepoint employee who most profoundly embodies the spirit and values upon which the company was founded
Sunshine Award
Recognizes staff who bring compassion and exceptional service to others, making every day brighter
Empowering you
to grow, lead
and care
Advance your career
We prioritize and support your career growth and continuous education. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, leadership training and mentorship relationships as you explore your interests and expand your knowledge.
Celebrate your nursing journey
As a nurse at UP Health System, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to thrive. Advance in every stage of your career, from Nurse Residency to specialization and leadership. Here, your contributions are rewarded and who you are away from work is respected.Where healing
meets helping
At UP Health System, we invest in our Upper Peninsula communities through charitable care, health education, local partnerships and volunteer efforts. From Marquette to Hancock to Ishpeming and beyond, we’re proud to support organizations that make a meaningful impact — including Beacon House, Trillium House, Hope Starts Here, United Way and dozens of local initiatives. We’re dedicated to helping U.P. communities thrive today and for generations to come.
