Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date01/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Kalamazoo, Michigan (49007). Join a leading healthcare team in a Medical Surgical Float Pool and provide exceptional clinical support across multiple units while experiencing the vibrant Kalamazoo community.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Kalamazoo, MI (49007) – Michigan healthcare jobs
- Setting: Medical Surgical Float Pool (Med/Surg RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Start Date: January 26, 2026 (or January 12, 2026)
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night Shift, 4x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30)
- Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
- Orientation: Must be available first 2 weeks for orientation
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active and valid Michigan RN license
- Minimum 1 year of recent Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience
- ACLS (AHA) and BCLS (AHA) certifications required
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions accepted)
- Professional references required
- Open to first-year travel nurses
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Float between units including AU, OSU, GSU, NVU, CAR, GMU, AMU, EMCU, and CC for Med Surg/IMC overflow
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical diagnoses
- Manage patient ratios of 4-6:1, adapting to unit needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response, and interpretation services
- Accurately document patient care using the Epic electronic health record system
- Participate in required orientation and annual training modules
- Comply with holiday time-off guidelines (one holiday request per contract)
Take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Med/Surg RN opportunity in Kalamazoo, MI. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care while enjoying all that Michigan has to offer. Apply now to secure your spot!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Kalamazoo, MI
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Kalamazoo, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kalamazoo is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter sees average lows of 17-22°F.
- Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Kalamazoo and can be found with relative ease.
- Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Kalamazoo is car-friendly, with easy navigation and parking.
- Public transportation options include Metro Transit buses, providing convenient travel within the city.
- Kalamazoo is diverse, with a mix of age ranges due to the presence of universities.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- The city hosts a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
- Kalamazoo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art culture with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Kal-Haven Trail and enjoy recreational activities along Lake Michigan's shore.
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