MS/Tele RN
Kalamazoo, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 36 hr/week guaranteed with option to pick up additional PRN hours
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating required to like medical-surgical departments as needed, with travelers given float priority
• No on-call requirements
• Night shift patient ratios of 1:5-6, with no LPNs on nights
• Treats patients with diagnoses including pneumonia, heart failure, GI bleed, DKA, altered mental status, and sepsis
• Assignment length up to 26 weeks

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience
• MS/Tele experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Proof of flu vaccination required with consideration, or exemption submitted within 48 hours of signing
• Supervisor-level references required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No holiday RTO requests accepted; specific dates may be discussed with the manager based on unit availability
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate
• Previous internal travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Lab work must be scheduled with results expected within 48-72 hours of signing
• Skills utilized may include IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC), GI care (colostomy, feeding tubes), renal care (CBI, hemodialysis), neuro/psych care (CVA, TBI, substance withdrawal), and medication management (heparin, insulin, PCA)
• Additional exposure to plastics and orthopedic patient care, including surgical drains and total joint replacement