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

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• Orientation: Must be available for the first 2 weeks for orientation
• Float: Will float to other Medical-Surgical units approximately once per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio:

  • Nights: 1:5-6 patients
  • May flex to 7-8 patients with LPN support
• Patient Population: Mix of medical patients and specialties including ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, GI, urology, hysterectomies, and mastectomies
• Work Environment: Must be willing to work with a variety of staff (RNs, LPNs, Techs)
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed or approved at this time

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing 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
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
  • Must include SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, statewide searches, education verification, and MVR search for Home Health
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting: Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions; not specifically required for this role unless assigned to specified units
• Education Verification: Copy of highest degree or diploma required
• Employment Application: Complete with full 7 years work history, no gaps, dated MM/YYYY
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable unit
• References: One professional reference required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start (instant/rapid acceptable if 10-panel)
• Immunizations & Testing:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of 1 prior Tdap vaccine required
  • 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 required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions not accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required for candidates starting after November 1, or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file by December 1
• Fit Testing: Required on-site for certain clinical roles; not required for this RN role unless specified by unit
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required

Certifications (As Applicable by Unit)

• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• NRP (AAP or American Medical Learning Center)
• CHEMO (ONS/ONCC)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER positions only
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• ENPC
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Note: Certification requirements depend on unit assignment; verify with unit description.

Additional Notes

• Staffing ratios and floating assignments may vary based on unit needs
• Candidates must be flexible to work with diverse staff and patient populations
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed; candidates for whom this is a deal breaker should consider carefully

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Medical Surgical RN travel contract position in Michigan.