Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed; option to pick up additional hours PRN
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: As needed to similar medical surgical departments
• Holiday Time Off: No holiday requests allowed; dates may be discussed with manager based on unit needs
• Patient Diagnoses: Pneumonia, Heart Failure, GI Bleed, DKA, AMS, Sepsis
• Night Shift Ratios: 1:5-6 (no LPN on nights)
• Charge Nurse: Free when fully staffed (5 RNs); charge nurse takes 3 patients when fully staffed, 6 patients when staffed with 3 nurses

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Surgical (MS) nursing
• Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience required
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• First-time travelers allowed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Michigan
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) — verify with unit specifics

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search
• Government-issued photo ID required
• I-9 and E-Verify documentation required
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after Nov 1)
• Fingerprinting (Michigan LARA) required within 45 days of start for certain positions; check if applicable
• Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not applicable for this role)
• References: One professional reference from a direct supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Additional Notes

• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam must be completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%
• Night shift staffing typically includes 4 RNs; charge nurse responsibilities vary based on staffing
• No charge nurse required when fully staffed with 5 RNs
• Holiday time off requests are generally not approved but may be discussed

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CHEMO certification
• EFM certification
• ENPC certification
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment