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Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: Up to 26 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30), 36 hours per week
Unit: Step-down unit caring for general medicine and oncology step-down patients

Skills used: Administering chemotherapy via IV, starting IVs
Equipment: Welch Allyn vital sign towers, Sigma IV pumps
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 to 6. Support staff is assigned if ratios flex higher. The charge RN is not typically in the patient assignment. Chemo admits decrease assignment ratios.
Float scope: May float to other med-surg areas, including AU and ER, to care for med-surg patients
Call: None
Weekends: Works every other weekend. Weekends are assigned by the manager/scheduler. Remaining days can be self-scheduled.
Block scheduling: May be accommodated. Include a specific request in the application.
Start expectations: Must be available for the first two weeks. Any time-off requests after the offer must be discussed with the on-site manager.

Physical exam within 1 year of start
TB: one negative PPD or Quantiferon/T-SPOT within 30 days of start. TB questionnaire updated annually.
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination
Tdap: proof of 1 prior vaccine
Influenza: vaccinated or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file by 12/1. Candidates starting after 11/1 must meet this requirement.
Drug screen: 10-panel including marijuana, within 30 days of start
Fit test: completed on-site before start or on the first day
Code of conduct and appearance standards reviewed before start

Facility

4.1rating(55 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Bronson Methodist Hospital

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

Staff Position

4.0rating

Review of Bronson Methodist Hospital on Sep 28, 2026

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ADDRESS601 John StreetKalamazoo, MI 49007

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kalamazoo is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.

Weather

In summer, average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter sees average lows of 17-22°F.
Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Kalamazoo and can be found with relative ease.
Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.

Transportation

Kalamazoo is car-friendly, with easy navigation and parking.
Public transportation options include Metro Transit buses, providing convenient travel within the city.

Demographics

Kalamazoo is diverse, with a mix of age ranges due to the presence of universities.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
The city hosts a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and educational institutions.

Things to Do

Kalamazoo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art culture with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, live music venues, and sports activities.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Kal-Haven Trail and enjoy recreational activities along Lake Michigan's shore.

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