Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Call Requirement: None

Unit and Patient Population

• 46-bed surgical unit
• Patient population includes trauma surgery, post-bariatric surgery, post-abdominal surgery, post-amputation surgery, urological issues
• Also accepts medically and cardiac overflow patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:5-6; can increase to 1:7 during call-ins
• New travelers onboarded weekly to help reduce workload
• Patient charting done in Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Candidate Requirements

• Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Prior travel experience is not required

Background and Compliance

• Background check required within 90 days of start, covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Employment application required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam required (Aya Physician Statement form)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Q-gold accepted; T-spot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of assignment start (specific mask types accepted; PAPR training available if fit test not passed)
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine or opiates)
• Flu vaccine required prior to start or approved medical/religious exemption (documentation must be on file by December 15)
• Immunization or titer documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B

Additional Notes

• Facility requires a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement must be completed prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific online modules (approx. 8-10 hours) required before start date; modules due by Friday 1:00 PM CST before assignment start
• Modules are paid hours and not required for candidates who have worked at the facility within the past year or for extensions/agency flips

This position offers guaranteed 36 hours per week on a night shift schedule in a busy surgical telemetry unit with a diverse patient population. It is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable with variable nurse-to-patient ratios and working every other weekend and holiday shifts.