Step-Down Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a General Medical/Oncology step-down unit caring for medical and oncology step-down patients.
• Administer chemotherapy via IV and start IVs.
• Use equipment including Welch Allyn Vital Sign Towers, Sigma IV Pumps, and EPIC for documentation.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4-6; chemo admits reduce assignment ratios.
• Floating to other med-surg areas including Acute Unit and Emergency Room to care for med-surg patients.
• Weekend work every other weekend; weekends assigned by manager/scheduler, other days self-scheduled.
• No call required.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated; must be available for the first two weeks of assignment.
• No return to office (RTO) for July 4th holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Step-down nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience administering chemotherapy via IV.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Complete a criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search and multiple verifications (SSN trace, national/statewide searches, education verification, etc.).
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions/units.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements.
• 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 within 30 days of start
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) for applicable roles.
• Medication and specialty competency exams must be completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts per week.
• Floating to other med-surg units including Acute Unit and Emergency Room.
• Weekend work every other weekend.
• No call responsibilities.
• Support staff available if nurse-to-patient ratios increase.
• Charge RN typically not assigned patients.

Notes

• Any requests for time off after offer acceptance must be discussed with the onsite manager.
• Block scheduling requests should be communicated in advance.

This position is ideal for experienced step-down or PCU nurses with oncology/chemotherapy skills seeking a travel contract in Michigan.