Step Down RN
Kalamazoo, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring MI RN licensure and 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience.

Details

• Work in a Stepdown unit caring for general medicine and oncology stepdown patients
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:4-6, with support staff available if ratios flex higher
• Administer chemotherapy via IV and perform IV starts
• Uses Welch Allyn vital sign towers, Sigma IV pumps, and Epic for documentation
• Required to work every other weekend, assigned by manager/scheduler
• Floating required to other med surg areas, including AU and ER, to care for med surg patients
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• ONCC or ONS certification preferred
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown nursing experience required
• Oncology/chemotherapy experience preferred but not required
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Skilled in administration and monitoring of chemotherapy
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Skilled in IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Skilled in IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Supervisor-level references required for consideration
• Proof of flu vaccination required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for gen med/oncology stepdown patients with chemo admits decreasing assignment ratios
• Charge RN typically not included in patient assignment
• Travelers are first to float when floating is required
• Self-scheduling available for non-weekend shifts, with weekends assigned by manager
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days, with requests after offer discussed with onsite manager
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Previous Bronson internal travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position