ER RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

ER Registered Nurse (Travel)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Contract: Up to 26 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:30) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Schedule Details

• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated.
• No on-call requirement.
• Works every other weekend and holidays.
• Holidays are required as needed by the unit, and holiday time-off requests are not guaranteed.
• No float requirement.
• Must be clocked in and ready for report at the start of the shift.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Emergency Department (ED) experience of at least 1 year, with recent ED experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, with a lifetime search back to age 18. It must include SSN trace, national criminal search, national sex offender search, statewide searches, and education verification. No exceptions.
• Annual background checks are required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be completed monthly.
• Government-issued photo ID is required.
• Proof of name change is required if documents show a different name.
• E-Verify is required per contract.
• Code of Conduct must be reviewed and acknowledged before start.
• Appearance Standards Policy must be reviewed before start.

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• One negative PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-spot within 30 days of start, regardless of past positive history. Annual TB testing is not required.
• TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Proof of one prior Tdap vaccine.
• Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella: two vaccines or a positive titer. Exemptions are not accepted.
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required.
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start. Instant or rapid screens are acceptable if they meet this panel. No exceptions.
• Influenza vaccination is required for candidates starting after 11/1, or an approved medical or spiritual exemption must be on file. Proof is due by 12/1. The flu season ends 3/31.

Competencies and Documentation

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam completed within 1 year before start, with a score of at least 80%.
• Specialty competency exam completed within 1 year before start, with a score of at least 80%.
• Skills checklist for the applicable unit, updated annually.
• Employment application or resume covering a full 7 years of work history with no gaps, dated MM/YYYY.

References

• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager is required.
• Charge nurse references are acceptable if they directly supervised the candidate.