Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:30)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with option to pick up additional shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Patient Ratios: Medical-Surgical (MS) 4-6:1
• Float Requirement: Must float within adult medical surgical competency group; may float to various units including acute care and critical care overflow
• Orientation: Must be available for the first 2 weeks for orientation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search (SSN trace, national/statewide criminal, sex offender, education verification, MVR)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions/units (not typically required for this role unless specified)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not applicable here)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required annually
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility declination required
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; proof or exemption must be submitted by December 1
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start (instant/rapid acceptable if 10-panel)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 1 year prior to assignment start (minimum 80% passing score)
• Competency exam in specialty within 1 year prior to start (minimum 80% passing score)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• One holiday off allowed per contract with restrictions (only one holiday day or one holiday eve/day after, not both)
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float within adult medical surgical units and possibly critical care overflow units
• Fit testing may be required depending on specific unit assignment (not explicitly required for this role)
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least one year of medical-surgical experience seeking a 26-week travel assignment on night shift with guaranteed hours and a floating role within adult medical surgical units.