Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry Surgical Unit
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele - 4N Surgical Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 4N, a 46-bed surgical unit
• Patient Population: Trauma surgery, post bariatric surgery, post abdominal surgery, post amputation surgery, urological issues, medically and cardiac overflow
• Shift: 4x12 hour day shifts
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Charting System: Cerner

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - Required for all RNs, must be completed through BlueCloud

Additional Requirements

• Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (no locals accepted)
• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (T-Spots not accepted)
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with boosters if low titer)
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start (flu season October–May)
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation submitted

Onboarding & Compliance

• Completion of facility-specific modules (approx. 8-10 hours) required prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed prior to start

This position offers a surgical nursing experience in a busy trauma and post-operative care unit with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.