Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night Rotating (3x12-hour shifts or 3x8-hour shifts plus 1x12-hour shift; total 36 hours/week)
• Patient Population: Neurology and neurosurgery patients including brain and spinal cord tumors, epilepsy, stroke, cerebral aneurysm, neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, head and spinal cord trauma, and neuro oncology.
• Unit Size: 48 beds (including 10 stroke beds and 10 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit beds)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4 on weekdays, nights, and weekends
• Call: None
• Float: Required as needed to designated units during low census
• Weekend Requirement: 5 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent Med Surg experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Flu Vaccination: Mandatory for 2025-2026 flu season (11/1 - 3/31); no exemptions allowed (medical or religious). Egg-free vaccine available for allergies.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: No longer required
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, must be updated annually
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screens NOT accepted; must be updated annually
• TB Screening: Negative PPD, Qgold, or T-spot within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start (N95 or equivalent masks accepted); must be renewed annually
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination as applicable)

Orientation and Onboarding

• Orientation includes pass/fail EKG competency testing; study materials provided prior to start
• New employees must complete facility-specific orientation paperwork on the first day
• ID badge and pager return required at assignment end to avoid fees
• Facility uses an ID management system requiring multiple forms of ID upload before assignment start

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination requirement is strict with no exemptions allowed
• Floating to other units may be required during low census periods
• No call responsibilities
• Orientation pay rate is provided but pay details are excluded here per instructions

This position is ideal for experienced travel Registered Nurses with neurology or medical-surgical background who have prior travel contract experience and meet strict immunization and compliance requirements.