Medical Surgical RN
Battle Creek, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Observation unit role requiring MI licensure and prior travel or relevant unit experience.

Details

• Hospital-based Medical Surgical unit with a 10-bed ER Overflow Observation area
• Patient ratios typically run 1:4-5 on days, up to 1:7 with an RN/LPN team
• Focus on rapid patient reassessment for discharge readiness with frequent admissions and discharges
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:30
• Every other weekend work required
• Floating to other Med/Surg units required, approximately once per week
• Works alongside a mixed team of RNs, LPNs, and Techs
• Uses Epic charting system (preferred experience)

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Travel experience strongly preferred; may substitute with sufficient overall clinical experience
• Recent Observation, Admission, or Short Stay Unit experience preferred for first-time travelers
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral/PICC line management
• Experience managing patients with GI, GU/renal, neuro, respiratory, and endocrine conditions preferred
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions preferred
• Proof of flu vaccination required for consideration, with exemption requests submitted within 48 hours of signing

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Medical Surgical/Observation environment with frequent turnover
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, and Techs
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments
• No holiday time-off requests guaranteed; scheduling subject to manager discretion
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a differentiated pay rate
• Previous Bronson travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff after 1 year
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days
• First-time travelers considered only with relevant recent unit experience