Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: ICU (Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiac ICU, ICU Stepdown)
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
• Floating: As needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals Accepted: No, must live at least 50 miles away

Required Certifications

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

Preferred Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CRRT

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years, all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start and annually (except APN)
• 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 declination prior to start (documentation required by 12/15 for working candidates)
• COVID vaccine medical exemption process available if applicable

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Facility requires completion of online modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start; paid for completion
• Facility-specific documents include confidentiality agreements and photo for badge
• On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (not applicable for RN)

This position offers a critical care nursing opportunity in a well-supported ICU environment with a focus on patient ratios, certification compliance, and comprehensive onboarding requirements.