Medical-Surgical RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Holiday coverage is required; flexibility during holidays to accommodate staffing demands.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• No call requirement.
• Floating to Medical-Surgical (MS), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Department (ED) as needed.
• Patient ratios typically 1:6, may flex higher occasionally; support staff available in rare cases.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1.5 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Competency in colostomy care.
• Competency in feeding tube care and management.
• Experience with pre- and post-hemodialysis management.
• Ability to access ports.
• Blood product administration skills.
• Peripheral line care and management.
• PICC line management.
• Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) management.
• Surgical drain management.
• Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac).
• Flexibility to manage patient ratios up to 1:6 or higher with support staff.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete medication test/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Competency exam in specialty required within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/T-Spot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine.
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination form required.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.

Floating & Coverage Details

• Will float to other units including MS, ICU, and ED waiting areas.
• Must be comfortable with flexible patient ratios and varied patient acuity.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification required.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not typically for RN MS role).
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not applicable here).

Facility Policies & Documentation

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start.
• Fit test required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) if applicable.
• Vaccine exemption forms must be submitted and approved if declining flu or Hepatitis B vaccines.
• Personal or auto insurance required only for Home Health roles (not applicable here).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• No call shifts required.
• Holiday work is mandatory with flexibility.
• Support staff available to assist during higher patient ratios.

This position offers an opportunity for a Medical-Surgical RN with solid post-surgical skills and telemetry experience to work a travel contract in Michigan with a reputable healthcare facility.