Travel Medical-Surgical RN
Battle Creek, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Battle Creek, Michigan

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Required

Unit Information

• Observation Unit:

  • 10 Bed ER Overflow
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4-5; if RN/LPN team, ratio can go up to 1:7
  • Focus on constant reassessment of patient readiness for discharge
  • Rapid admission and discharge of patients

• Med Surg Units:

  • Mix of medical patients
  • Staff includes RNs, LPNs, Techs, etc.
  • Floating to other Med Surg units required approximately once per week

Work Schedule

• Floating depends on need; typically once per week
• Must work every other weekend
• No guarantee of block scheduling

Licensure & Certifications

• Michigan RN License required
• BLS (AHA) required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required for ER positions
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI) — verify based on unit assignment

Required Documents & Compliance

• I-9 and E-Verify documentation
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting within 45 days of start (for certain positions)
• Central Registry Clearance (time sensitive, wet signature required) for pediatric, RRT, L&D, Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographers, OB Mother-Baby units, and others as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 45 days of start
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical/spiritual) required for candidates starting after 11/1; proof due by 12/1
• Fit mask testing required onsite (Honeywell DC365N95HC) for applicable roles; appointment must be scheduled and documented

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work with a variety of staff (RNs, LPNs, Techs)
• One professional reference from a supervisor/manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct, Appearance Standards, and Vaccine Exemption forms if applicable

This position requires a flexible, experienced RN with prior travel experience, able to float between units and work every other weekend in a fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput and care quality.