Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry (Surgical Trauma)
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele - 4N) Travel/Contract Position

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: 4N (46-bed surgical unit)
• Patient Population: Trauma surgery, post bariatric surgery, post abdominal surgery, post amputation surgery, urological issues, medically and cardiac overflow
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Start Date: ASAP

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year required
• First-timers: Accepted
• Required Certifications:

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

Additional Requirements

• Charting System: Cerner
• Locals: Not accepted; travelers must live at least 50 miles away from the facility
• Background Check:

  • Required within 90 days of start
  • Must cover last 7 years and all states lived/worked in
  • Includes SSN trace, state criminal checks, national criminal, sex offender registry
  • Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold within 1 year; T-Spots not accepted)
  • TB questionnaire (prior to start and annually)
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if quick start)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious declination required prior to start
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Passport-style photo for badge
  • COVID vaccine medical exemption form if applicable
  • Flu vaccine declination forms if applicable
  • Completion of facility-required training modules (~8-10 hours, due before start)

Notes

• On-site EKG exam and cardiac rhythm knowledge required only for Monitor Techs (not this RN role)
• State license verification required as applicable
• Candidates must complete all required modules and documentation prior to start
• COVID and flu vaccine exemptions require formal submission and approval

This position offers a surgical trauma-focused experience on a busy 46-bed unit with a diverse patient population and requires strong certification compliance and documentation readiness.