Step Down Unit Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Immediate backfill with ASAP start
• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• 36 or 48 hour weeks available (indicate preference on application)
• General medical unit caring for Stepdown/PCU and Med-Surg patients, including oncology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4-6, with support staff available if ratios increase
• Floating to other med-surg areas including Acute Unit and Emergency Room may be required
• Weekend work every other weekend; weekends assigned by manager/scheduler
• Self-scheduling available for non-weekend shifts
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request
• No return to office (RTO) required for July 4th holiday
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with oncology/chemotherapy highly preferred
• Skills: administering chemotherapy via IV, starting IVs
• Familiarity with Welch Allyn vital sign towers, Sigma IV pumps, and EPIC documentation system

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA certified
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification highly preferred; pending ONS certification accepted
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) may be required
• Additional certifications as applicable: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, CPI (refer to unit requirements)

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• No call required
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Floating to other med-surg units including Acute Unit and Emergency Room
• Charge nurse typically not assigned patients
• Chemotherapy admissions reduce patient assignment ratios

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references acceptable if direct supervisor)
• 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 (process coordinated via compliance team)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• 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
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – titer, series, or documented declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; proof or exemption must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam and specialty competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start, with passing score of at least 80%
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required
• Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in administering chemotherapy via IV
• Skilled in starting IVs

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting fee ($65.25) paid out of pocket by candidate, reimbursable upon submission of receipt
• Fit testing required on-site for certain clinical roles; appointment must be scheduled and documented
• Any requests for time off after offer acceptance must be discussed with on-site manager
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for RNs with stepdown and oncology experience seeking a travel contract in a supportive, fast-paced environment with flexible scheduling options.