Telemetry Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Unit
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit (Telemetry)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry (54 beds)
• Patient types: Heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke (requiring cardiac monitoring), cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, and occasional overflow medical patients
• Patients are monitored remotely and on the unit, including cardiac drips
• PCA support available on the unit

Schedule & Workload

• Shift: 4x12 hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Call: None
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed but managers will try to accommodate
• Nurse-to-patient ratio may increase to 1:7 temporarily

Experience & Certifications

• Required years of specialty experience: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (required for all RNs)

Housing & Location

• Travelers must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (locals not accepted)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in (required within 90 days of start)
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts
• Physical exam
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold required within 1 year; T-Spots not accepted)
• TB questionnaire (prior to start and annually)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start (flu season October–May)
• COVID vaccine exemption process available for medical or religious reasons
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement and photo for badge
• Completion of mandatory online modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start (paid hours)

Additional Notes

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• On-site EKG exam and cardiac rhythm review required only for Monitor Techs (not RN role)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac telemetry unit with a supportive team and a focus on high-quality patient care.