Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit (Telemetry)

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry (3N)
• 54-bed cardiac telemetry unit
• Patient population includes heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke (requiring cardiac monitoring), cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, and occasional overflow medical patients
• Patients are monitored remotely and on the unit, including cardiac drips

Schedule & Workload

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Call: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed but managers will try to accommodate
• Nurse-to-patient ratio may increase to 1:7 temporarily due to workload and onboarding of new travelers

Experience & Certifications

• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (required for all RNs)

Housing & Location

• Travelers must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (locals not accepted)

Charting & Uniform

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (T-Spots not accepted)
• Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination required prior to start
• COVID vaccine medical exemption allowed with proper documentation
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement and photo for badge required
• Completion of facility modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start is required and paid

Additional Notes

• On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (not RN-specific but related to unit)
• The unit is actively hiring additional support to help ease workload
• Candidates should plan for module completion and compliance documentation before start date

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience who are comfortable managing cardiac patients and working in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment.