Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/ICU Float
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Float position covering both Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) and Critical Care/ICU units.
• Must be comfortable with the following patient ratios:

  • Med Surg: 4-6 patients per nurse
  • ICU: 2-3 patients per nurse
• Float assignments:

  • Med Surg floats to various med-surg units (AU, OSU, GSU, NVU, CAR, GMU, AMU, EMCU)
  • Critical Care floats to TCU, CSU, MICU, NCCU, and med-surg units as needed
• Orientation required during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• 36 hours guaranteed per week with option to pick up additional shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Holiday time off restrictions apply (only one holiday day or one adjacent day off allowed)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required; 1st year travelers considered
• Certifications required: ACLS (AHA) & BCLS (AHA)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (within 1 year, passing score ≥ 80%)
• Competency Exam in specialty (within 1 year, passing score ≥ 80%)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal Search
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • Statewide searches
  • Education Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search for Home Health
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Michigan-specific requirements:

  • MI LARA Fingerprint Results within 45 days of start (for certain positions)
  • Michigan Central Registry Clearance (required for pediatric, RRT, L&D, Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographers)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required onsite for certain roles
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 45 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1

Facility-Specific Policies

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• Hepatitis B declination form if declining vaccine or titer
• Fit test appointment must be scheduled and completed by candidate before or on first day
• Vaccine exemption forms require approval and should be submitted early

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Float position with variable assignments across multiple units
• Orientation mandatory first 2 weeks
• 36 hours guaranteed weekly, with shift pick-up options
• Every other weekend required
• No guaranteed block schedule

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in Kalamazoo, MI requiring flexibility to float between med-surg and ICU units with specific patient ratios. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience, be ACLS and BCLS certified, and meet extensive background, health, and compliance requirements. Orientation is required for the first two weeks, and the schedule includes every other weekend work with no guaranteed block scheduling.