Med Surg RN
Kalamazoo, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 1.5 years of Med/Surg or PCU experience and strong post-surgical competencies.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Patient ratios of 1:6, which may flex higher with on-site support staff
• No call requirements
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units, ICU, and ED waiting areas to care for Med/Surg patients
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg or PCU experience required
• Strong post-surgical competencies required
• Proficiency in telemetry remote monitoring, colostomy/ileostomy care, and feeding tube management
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and accessing ports
• Blood product administration and peripheral/PICC line care/management skills required
• Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience administering heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Skilled in managing surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Oral suctioning and oxygen administration (face masks, portable tanks) skills required
• Tracheostomy management experience required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac management required
• Supervisor-level professional reference required
• Proof of flu vaccination required for consideration

Additional Information

• Holiday coverage is required, though staff may request time off with flexibility to accommodate staffing needs
• Deliver comprehensive post-surgical and medical care across a wide range of clinical skills and equipment
• Previous internal travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this position