Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Open to first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)
• No call requirement
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Float to Medical/Surgical (MS), ICU, and ED Waiting to take MS patients as needed
• Must be comfortable with patient ratios of 1:6
• Michigan RN License required
• BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Certification required
• Strong post-surgical competencies required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years MedSurg or PCU experience (highest required specialty experience)

Skills Required

• Telemetry (remote monitoring)
• Colostomy care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin administration
• Insulin administration
• PCA management
• Surgical drains care
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Nasal Cannula
• Non-invasive airway management
• Oral suctioning
• Oxygen face masks and portable oxygen tank use
• Tracheostomy management
• Isolation precautions
• Wound care/Wound Vac

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, APEX, Bluecloud) - must be updated annually
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (required for ED and RRT roles)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (required if working in Pediatrics or ED)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AAP or American Medical Learning Center (required if working in Pediatrics)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ED
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - required

Licensure and Verification

• Michigan RN License with primary source online verification
• Education verification required (copy of highest degree or diploma acceptable)
• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from supervisor/manager required

Background and 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
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (behavioral health, home health, specific units)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric, RRT, L&D, and Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer roles
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Education verification and state-specific searches as applicable

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required onsite for certain roles
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis) - no exemptions accepted
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q gold/Tspot) within 45 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for candidates starting after November 1, with medical/spiritual exemptions allowed via facility forms

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable floating to multiple units including MS, ICU, and ED
• Must be able to handle patient ratios of 1:6
• Strong post-surgical nursing skills are essential
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a comprehensive set of requirements and competencies tailored for experienced MedSurg or PCU Registered Nurses ready for a travel contract in Michigan.