Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Battle Creek, MI
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

1. Required qualifications

• Valid Michigan RN license. A pending license may be accepted if you provide an expected completion date.
• AHA BLS certification. Pending certification may be accepted if you confirm willingness to obtain it.
• Minimum one year of RN experience; two years of Med/Surg experience preferred.
• NIHSS is listed among the required certifications.
• Epic experience preferred.
• Previous charge experience preferred.
• Travel experience is not required.

2. Unit and clinical responsibilities

The C5 unit is described as a 37-bed Medical/Surgical and Oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients.

Common patient populations and procedures include:

• Gastrointestinal, urological, and gynecological surgeries.
• Oncology and general medical diagnoses.
• Orthopedic fractures and total joint replacements.
• Neurological disorders and post-neurosurgical care.
• Vascular disorders and surgeries.
• Cardiac and pulmonary conditions.
• Renal failure, dialysis, and diabetes management.
• Telemetry, wound care, drains, chest tubes, and central lines.

The listed staffing ratios are approximately 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights. Ratios may rise to eight patients when an RN is paired with an LPN for additional support.

3. Scheduling and contract conditions

Requirement

Details

Shift

Days, 7 AM–7:30 PM

Weekly hours

36 or 48 available

Contract

Up to 26 weeks

Weekends

Every other weekend

Floating

Other Med/Surg units; typically around once weekly

Call

None listed

Orientation

Must be available for the first two weeks

Holiday coverage

Required; holiday time off must remain flexible

Time off

Maximum 10 days of requested time off; two pre-approved days may be available

Flu vaccine

Required; medical exemptions only

COVID vaccine

Not required