Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit (Telemetry)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry (3N)
• 54-bed cardiac telemetry unit
• Patient population includes heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke (requiring cardiac monitoring), cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, and occasional overflow medical patients
• Patients are monitored remotely and on the unit, including cardiac drips

Schedule & Workload

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Call Requirements: None
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed but managers will try to accommodate
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5-6; can increase to 1:7 during call-ins
• Full-time PCAs hired to assist, onboarding throughout November 2025
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

Experience & Certifications

• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (required for all RNs)

Housing & Location

• Travelers must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (no locals accepted)

Charting & Uniform

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold accepted, T-Spots not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination required prior to start and documentation on file by 12/15
• COVID vaccine medical exemption allowed with proper documentation
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement and photo for badge required
• Completion of facility modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start, paid hours for completion

Additional Notes

• On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (not applicable for RN role)
• Candidates must complete all required certifications and documentation before start
• The unit is actively onboarding new travelers weekly to manage workload

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience who are comfortable with moderate patient ratios and working a consistent 3x12 day shift schedule in a specialized cardiac unit.