Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 40-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in neurological disorders (Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, inflammatory brain/spinal cord disorders)
• Large spinal surgery population including post-op neuro, ortho, laminectomy, and spinal fusion patients
• Includes six step-down/telemetry beds and six bariatric beds
• Four-bed Neuro Monitoring Unit for seizure patients starting at age 5

Work Schedule & Environment

• 36 or 48 hour weeks available (indicate preference on application)
• Every other weekend required
• No holiday time off requests allowed; dates may be discussed with manager based on unit needs
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4 or 1:5
• May be asked to float to other Med/Surg units, ICU units, and ED waiting rooms
• Equipment used: EPIC electronic health record, Pyxis medication dispensing system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or willingness to complete prior to start

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam completed within 1 year prior to assignment start, with a passing score of at least 80%
• Annual completion of competency exam in specialty with passing score of at least 80%
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, TNCC) — verify with unit description

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/T-Spot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Annual TB questionnaire update required
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or documented declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; proof or exemption must be submitted by December 1
• 10-panel drug screen including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start (instant/rapid acceptable if full panel)
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) for applicable roles; appointment must be scheduled and documented prior to start

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, SSN trace, national/statewide searches, education verification, and motor vehicle record (MVR) search
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Michigan fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not applicable for this role unless specified)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric placements and certain specialties (not applicable unless working in those areas)
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps (month/year format acceptable)
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required

Additional Notes

• Locals within 50 miles may be accepted at a different rate (not disclosed here)
• Candidates must comply with facility appearance standards and code of conduct policies prior to start
• May be required to complete additional facility-specific documents such as vaccine exemption forms if applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-medical surgical unit with a diverse patient population and requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and relevant certifications.