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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry (54-bed cardiac unit)
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (1900-0730)
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
Call Requirements: None
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed but managers will try to accommodate

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Main Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Patients primarily on cardiac monitors, monitored remotely and on the unit
• Cardiac drips administered
• Patient diagnoses include heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke (requiring cardiac monitoring), cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain
• May take overflow medical patients if needed
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:5-6, can go up to 1:7 during call-ins
• New travelers onboarded weekly to help reduce workload

Experience & Requirements

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Registered Nurse (higher value confirmed)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles away from the facility

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - Required for all RNs, must be completed through BlueCloud

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (specific requirements apply)
• Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start and documentation on file by 12/15 each year
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Facility requires completion of multiple pre-start modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to assignment start; paid for module completion
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, solid background)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac telemetry unit with a supportive team and a focus on quality patient care.