Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work in the Emergency Room (ER) setting.
• Expected to be clocked in and ready for report at the start of each shift.
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend and holidays as needed (holiday time off cannot be guaranteed).
• No call or float requirements.
• Block scheduling is not available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Preferred Qualifications

• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not typically required for ER RN but verify if applicable).
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (verify if applicable).
• Professional reference: One supervisor/manager reference required.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.

Health and Safety Requirements

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

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility declination required.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Competency exam in specialty completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.

Facility Policies and Documentation

• Review and sign the facility Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• If declining Hepatitis B vaccine or titer, complete HepB Declination form.
• Fit testing required if working onsite (specific to certain roles; confirm if applicable).
• Personal or auto insurance required only for Home Health roles (not applicable here).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No call or float duties.
• Holiday and weekend work required as scheduled; no guaranteed time off for holidays.
• Block scheduling is not available.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan.