Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Explore a rewarding Michigan travel nursing job in Kalamazoo as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on an extended 26-week night-shift contract. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a busy Med-Surg/Telemetry setting with strong interdisciplinary support. Kalamazoo offers a welcoming community, vibrant local culture, accessible outdoor recreation, and convenient connections throughout southwest Michigan.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Med-Tele
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Length: Approximately 26 weeks, with an option to request an assignment of up to 26 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed, with the possibility of 48 hours based on need
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6 on nights

Med-Surg Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Michigan
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience; a minimum of 1 year is required
• Recent MS/Tele experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent Epic charting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to manage patient assignments of up to six patients
• Ability to float to other medical-surgical units as needed
• Current influenza vaccination required; medical exemption requests may be considered
• Professional references from a supervisor-level contact are required

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using Epic
• Care for patients with diagnoses including pneumonia, heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, altered mental status, sepsis, renal failure, and substance withdrawal
• Administer medications, including insulin and heparin, and manage IV therapies
• Perform or assist with phlebotomy, peripheral and central line care, PICC management, blood product administration, and port access
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, non-invasive airways, suctioning, and chest tubes
• Provide care for feeding tubes, surgical drains, ostomies, wound vacs, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Support patients before and after procedures, including hemodialysis, neurosurgery, and total joint replacement
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, interpretation services, and other members of the care team
• Float to medical-surgical units when needed and maintain flexibility in a changing clinical environment

Medical-Surgical Unit Highlights

• Busy 33-bed medical-surgical unit with an average daily census of approximately 33 patients
• Interdisciplinary resources include respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, interpretation services, physical therapy, and rapid response support
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Additional shifts may be available based on unit needs

Apply now to join this collaborative medical-surgical nursing team and advance your travel RN career in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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