Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room (ER) on a travel/contract basis. This position requires readiness to work every other weekend and holidays as needed. No call or float requirements. Block scheduling is not available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Work every other weekend and holidays as required by the unit (holiday time off not guaranteed)
• Expected to be clocked in and ready for report at shift start
• No call or float requirements

Background & Compliance 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 (specific to certain positions)
• Education verification required (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year 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
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical/spiritual) required for candidates starting after November 1

Competency Requirements

• 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)

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start

Additional Notes

• Fit testing required on-site for certain clinical roles (not applicable for non-clinical or some outpatient roles)
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience looking for a travel contract in Michigan.