Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Cath Lab Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (07:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Call Requirement: Yes, minimum 1 day per week and every 4th weekend
• Weekend Requirement: Call every 4th weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles away)
• Pending License: Accepted if application is submitted within 48 hours of offer acceptance
• Charting Systems: Cerner, Merge Hemo
• Scrub Color: Provided

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • PALS (AHA only)
  • NRP
  • CHEMO (if applicable)
  • TNCC
  • EFM
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs)
  • State License verification as applicable
  • Other certifications as required by unit/job description

Background & Health 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 required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Qgold accepted; T-Spot not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start (flu season October–May)

Additional Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine required unless a medical or religious exemption is submitted and approved
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements and photo for badge
• Completion of facility-required modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to start; paid for module completion
• On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (if applicable)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for call and weekend requirements
• Travelers must be willing to relocate at least 50 miles from their current residence

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab RNs who meet the certification and licensure requirements and are ready for a 13-week travel assignment with a structured day shift schedule and call responsibilities.