Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Night Shift) – Travel/Contract

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Holiday coverage is required; flexibility needed for holiday time off requests based on staffing demands.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• No call requirement.
• Float to Medical/Surgical (MS), ICU, and Emergency Department (ED) waiting to take MS patients as needed.
• Patient ratios typically 1:6, may flex higher occasionally; support staff available in rare cases.
• Strong post-surgical nursing competencies required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1.5 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in colostomy care
• Skilled in feeding tube care and management
• Experience with pre- and post-hemodialysis management
• Competent in accessing ports
• Blood product administration experience
• Peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) management
• Management of surgical drains
• Management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• Comfortable managing patient ratios of 1:6 or higher

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of assignment start.
• 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 immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Fit testing for N95 respirators required on-site prior to or on first day of assignment.

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, statewide searches, education verification, and motor vehicle record (MVR) search.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan fingerprinting required within 45 days of start.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not applicable here).
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Government-issued photo ID.
• E-Verify compliance.
• Proof of name change if applicable.
• Review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy.
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No call shifts.
• Floating to other units may be required.
• Must be comfortable with flexible holiday scheduling.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse Medical Surgical travel contract position.