ER Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work in the Emergency Room (ER) setting.
• Expected to be clocked in and ready for report at the start of each shift.
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend and holidays as needed (holiday time off cannot be guaranteed).
• No call or float requirements.
• Block scheduling is not available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by the American Heart Association
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications preferred but not required:

  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Immunizations and Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine.
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/T-Spot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or documented declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements.
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• Annual skills checklist for applicable units.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start.
• Fit test required if working onsite (specific to certain roles and locations).
• Vaccine exemption forms must be submitted and approved in advance if applicable.

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work holidays as needed; holiday time off cannot be guaranteed.
• This position does not accommodate block scheduling.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in an ER setting in Michigan.