Stepdown Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Details

• Unit: Stepdown Intermediate Care (22-bed unit)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Floating: Yes, as needed
• Call: No call required
• Restricted Return to Office (RTO): No early July time off approved
• Charting System: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Locals not accepted; candidate must live at least 50 miles away

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown nursing experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked; must be within 90 days of start and updated annually (except APN)
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required (Aya Physician Statement form)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Q-gold accepted; T-spot not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start, including amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine (or opiates)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start; documentation must be on file by December 15
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of assignment start (specific mask types accepted); PAPR training available if unable to pass fit test

Additional Requirements

• Facility-specific modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 8-10 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo with solid background required for badge
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed before start
• Employment application required for all candidates

Notes

• No early July time off approved
• Floating as needed may require flexibility
• This position is not open to local candidates (must live 50+ miles away)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this travel nursing assignment.