Stepdown (Intermediate Care) Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Intermediate Care

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Facility: Ascension Borgess Hospital (Beacon Health System)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Stepdown Intermediate Care (22-bed unit)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Floating: As needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles away)
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Charting System: Cerner Powerchart

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics; refer to unit job descriptions for details.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (specific testing protocols apply)
• TB questionnaire (prior to start and annually)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination (documentation required prior to start)
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
• Background check within 90 days covering last 7 years of residence and work history
• Education verification or diploma/transcript

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-required modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to start
• Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement
• Compliance with Beacon Health System’s COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical exemption policies
• Flu declination forms if applicable (medical or religious)
• Other facility-specific documents and attestations as required

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for on-site testing such as EKG exams if applicable to the role.
• Modules must be completed by 1 PM CST the Friday before the start date.
• Candidates are paid for 8 hours upon completion of required modules prior to start.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized stepdown unit within a well-established health system, with structured shifts and clear certification and compliance expectations.