Med Surg RN
Battle Creek, MI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,192/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical RN in Battle Creek, MI, providing night-shift care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Medical-Surgical and observation/ER overflow environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with strong assessment, organization, and prioritization skills who enjoys managing high patient turnover and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team. Battle Creek offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and the broader Southwest Michigan region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with potential opportunities to extend
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Shift: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
- Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6 on nights, with ratios subject to change based on patient volume and staffing
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Floating: Travelers may float to other Medical-Surgical and overflow units based on departmental needs
- Holiday Coverage: Holiday shifts may be required; holiday time-off requests are not guaranteed
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience
- Travel nursing experience strongly preferred; candidates with substantial permanent experience in a comparable setting may be considered
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications are preferred or may be required based on unit needs
- Recent experience caring for patients with conditions such as CHF, abdominal pain, TIA, diabetes, and other complex medical diagnoses
- Experience with electronic charting systems, preferably Epic
- Ability to work effectively with RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants, and other members of the care team
- Current influenza vaccination is required; medical exemption requests may be considered in accordance with assignment guidelines
- Strong assessment, organization, communication, and prioritization skills
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in Medical-Surgical and observation/overflow settings
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments and rapidly identify changes in patient condition
- Support efficient patient throughput, including frequent admissions, discharges, and reassessments
- Manage patients requiring rapid diuresis, telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy, insulin protocols, wound care, drains, feeding tubes, central and peripheral lines, and other complex interventions
- Administer medications, blood products, and treatments safely and accurately
- Care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, renal, orthopedic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and behavioral health needs
- Collaborate with providers, therapy services, respiratory care, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
- Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration, activating rapid response or emergency resources when appropriate
- Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, organized, and patient-centered care
- Educate patients and families and contribute to a positive care experience
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans in the electronic medical record
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Battle Creek, Michigan, and bring your clinical expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.
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.
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About Battle Creek, MI
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Battle Creek, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Battle Creek, MI, is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, and average winter lows are around 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Battle Creek, MI, and can be found with relative ease.
- Battle Creek is car-friendly, with public transportation options available for those who prefer not to drive.
- Battle Creek has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include those related to diet and lifestyle.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Battle Creek.
- Battle Creek offers a variety of activities including visiting the Battle Creek Museum of Natural History, the Battle Creek Art Center, the Battle Creek Historical Society, the Cereal City Trail, the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, the W.K.
- Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, the Binder Park Zoo, and the Kellogg’s Factory Tour.
- Additionally, there are restaurants, art, music, sports, and outdoor activities to enjoy.
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