Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date Desired: January 12th
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hour weeks available
• Must be available for the entire first 8 days of assignment
• Will float to other Medical-Surgical units approximately once per week
• Work every other weekend
• Staffing Ratio: 1:5-6 for nights; may flex to 1:8 with LPN support
• Must be willing to work with a variety of staff (RNs, LPNs, Techs, etc.)
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed or approved at this time

Unit Description

• 37-bed Medical, Surgical, Oncology Unit (C5)
• Patient types include general medical diagnoses and surgical patients specializing in gastrointestinal, urological, and gynecological surgeries (e.g., hysterectomies, mastectomies)
• Other specialties seen: ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary
• Floating to other Med/Surg units as needed

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Michigan RN License (pending license acceptable with ETA provided)
• BLS (AHA) required (pending acceptable if willing to obtain)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, ENPC as applicable based on unit assignment
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg experience required
• Preference for 2 years Med/Surg experience

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance & Documentation

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification required (copy of highest degree or diploma acceptable)
• State-specific searches and fingerprinting requirements as applicable

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 45 days of start (no exceptions)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Drug testing: 10 panel including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Flu vaccination required for candidates starting after November 1, or approved medical/spiritual exemption

Other Requirements

• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions/units
• Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric, RRT, L&D, and certain specialty roles
• References: One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Staffing ratios may flex with LPN support
• No guarantee of block scheduling
• Must work every other weekend

This position is ideal for RNs with Med/Surg experience looking for a travel contract in Michigan with a reputable healthcare system.