Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Kalamazoo, MI
Protouch Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position Summary

The Med/Surg–Telemetry Registered Nurse provides direct patient care on a medical-surgical telemetry unit, caring for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to interpret telemetry, and the flexibility to float to other Med/Surg units, ICU units, and ED waiting areas as needed. RNs must be team-oriented, clinically competent, and comfortable managing a patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 in a fast-paced acute-care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Assessment

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, promptly identifying changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policy and providers’ orders.

Patient Monitoring & Communication

• Communicate patient status to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families on illness, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Document all care accurately and timely within the EMR (EPIC).

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, case management, respiratory therapy, and other disciplines.
• Participate in bedside handoff and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Demonstrate adaptability when floating to other Med/Surg units, ICU units, or ED waiting rooms.

Safety, Quality, & Compliance

• Adhere to all safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines.
• Engage in quality initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Utilize hospital equipment including EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Michigan RN license in good standing.
• 1–2 years of recent Med/Surg experience preferred (1 year minimum strongly preferred).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification – or willingness to complete prior to start.
• Ability to work every other weekend.
• Ability to float to various units as hospital needs require.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities.

Preferred:

• Prior telemetry experience.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
• Previous acute care RN experience in critical care, ED, or progressive care settings.