Medical-Surgical Float Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Float Position

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Float position covering Medicine Surgical patients including:

  • Urology
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Family Medicine
  • Surgical short stay
  • Medical short stay
  • Medicine oncology
  • Medicine pulmonary
  • Medicine GI
• Ratios:

  • 1:3 on day shifts
  • 1:4 on nights and weekends
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 8 weeks)
• No call required
• EPIC experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted only if they have previously floated in med/surg

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg specialty
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA only, no certificates of completion accepted)
• ACLS (AHA only, as applicable)
• PALS (AHA only, required only for certain pediatric units)
• NRP (as applicable)
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required and must be updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if past positive, must have clear chest X-ray from past 5 years and complete annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required year-round with strict deadlines; no exemptions allowed

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation paperwork within 3 weeks of start
• Two recent professional references required (from managers/supervisors; charge RN references not accepted)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication competency on arrival for certain units
• Various facility-specific agreements and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Notes

• This is a float position requiring flexibility across multiple med/surg units
• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail competency testing and strict compliance with immunization and documentation policies
• Weekend availability every other weekend is mandatory