Step-Down Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step-Down Unit position requiring oncology/chemotherapy experience and a MI RN license for a 13-week travel contract.

Details

• General Medical/Oncology Step-Down Unit (GMU) in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes general medical and oncology step-down patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6, with chemo admits reducing assignment ratios accordingly
• Requires administering chemotherapy via IV and starting IVs
• Equipment used includes Welch Allyn vital sign towers and Sigma IV pumps
• Epic EMR used for documentation
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required; weekends are assigned by the manager/scheduler with remaining days available for self-scheduling
• Floating required to other med/surg areas including acute unit (AU) and ER for med/surg patient care
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• ONCC or ONS certification highly preferred; pending ONS will be accepted
• ONC certification highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Step-Down experience required
• Oncology/chemotherapy experience highly preferred
• Proficiency in IV chemotherapy administration and IV insertion required

Additional Information

• Provides step-down level care to general medical and oncology patients, including chemotherapy administration
• Charge RN is typically not in a patient assignment; support staff is available when ratios flex higher
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with a specific request
• Candidate must be available and have no time off during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Any RTO requests made after offer acceptance must be discussed directly with the on-site manager
• No RTO approved for the July 4th holiday