Med Surg RN
Battle Creek, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring MI licensure and at least 1 year of recent travel experience.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital setting, including a 10-bed Observation/ER Overflow unit
• Observation Unit patient ratios are 1:6 at night and 1:5 during days, with a focus on rapid patient reassessment for discharge readiness
• Other Med/Surg units maintain a staffing ratio of 1:5-6 for nights, which may flex to 8 patients with LPN support
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend work requirement
• Required to float first to other Med/Surg units
• Works alongside a mixed care team including RNs, LPNs, and Techs
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
• Travel experience required; not recommended for first-time travelers unless candidate has recent Observation, Admission, or Short Stay Unit experience
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, and cardiac drip management required
• Experience with peripheral line care, starting/maintaining IVs, and oxygen administration required
• Proof of flu vaccination required for consideration, or exemption submitted within 48 hours of signing
• Supervisor-level references required

Additional Information

• Responsible for continuous reassessment of patient discharge readiness in a fast-paced admitting and discharging unit
• Holiday coverage is required, and RTO requests during holidays must remain flexible to accommodate staffing needs
• RTO requests limited to no more than 10 days
• Non-billable orientation and annual modules (8 hours) are self-reported and required
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a local rate
• Previous Bronson internal travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Candidates with a license or background hit must disclose this along with a personal statement prior to submission for facility approval