Step-Down/Med Surg RN
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Unit: GMU (Step Down Unit) caring for step down/med surg patients
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Floating: Other med surg areas including AU and ER to care for med surg patients
• Call: None
• Weekend: Work every other weekend
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Must be available for the entire week of orientation
• Equipment used: Welch Allyn Vital Sign Towers, Sigma IV Pumps, EPIC for documentation

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years PCU/Stepdown experience (highest required years of experience)
• Starting IVs required
• Chemotherapy administration preferred

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Michigan RN License
• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Certifications to consider based on unit or specialty:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only (if working with Pediatrics or ED)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AAP or American Medical Learning Center (if working with Pediatrics)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ED
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – As applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – As applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – As applicable

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not specifically required for this RN role unless specified)
• Education verification required (copy of highest degree or diploma acceptable)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not specifically required here unless working in those areas)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required if applicable
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 45 days of start
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• 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 exemption required for candidates starting after November 1

Additional Requirements

• Complete medication/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment with a passing score of at least 80%
• Competency exam in specialty within 1 year prior to start with passing score of at least 80%
• One professional reference from supervisor/manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps (dated MM/YYYY acceptable)
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• No call required
• Work every other weekend
• Floating to other med surg areas including AU and ER
• Must attend full orientation week

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with step down/PCU experience looking for a travel contract in Michigan with a 13-week commitment.