Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: Preferred January 26th; February 9th may be considered
• Orientation: Must be available for the first 2 weeks for orientation
• Work Hours: 36 or 48 hour weeks available
• Float: Will float to other Med Surg units approximately once per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Staffing Ratio:

  • Nights: 1:5-6 patients
  • Ratios may flex to 7-8 patients with LPN support
• Patient Mix: Medical patients with specialties including ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, GI, urology, hysterectomies, mastectomies
• Must be willing to work with a variety of staff (RN, LPN, Techs, etc.)
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Licensure & Certifications

• Michigan RN License required
• BLS (AHA) required; pending BLS may be accepted if willing to obtain
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI as applicable based on unit
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required for ER positions
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience preferred (minimum 1+ year required)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions/units
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 45 days of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Flu vaccination/documentation required for candidates starting after November 1, with medical/spiritual exemptions accepted
• References: One professional reference from supervisor/manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Additional Notes

• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment with passing score of 80%+
• Competency exam in specialty required within 1 year prior to start with passing score of 80%+
• Color blind testing required only for laboratory setting
• Facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct, Appearance Standards, and Vaccine Exemption forms must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required onsite for certain roles; appointment must be scheduled and documented

This position offers a dynamic Med/Surg float role with a variety of patient populations and requires flexibility, solid Med/Surg experience, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.