MS/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Call Requirement: None

Unit and Patient Population

• 46-bed surgical unit
• Patient types include trauma surgery, post-bariatric surgery, post-abdominal surgery, post-amputation surgery, urological issues
• Also accepts medically and cardiac overflow patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:5-6; may increase to 1:7 during call-ins
• New travelers onboarded regularly to help manage workload
• Patient charting done in Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required prior to start
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• TB screening: Negative 2-step PPD or Q-gold within 1 year; T-Spots not accepted; if positive PPD, chest x-ray within past 12 months required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start and documentation on file by December 15
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of assignment start and must not expire during assignment (specific mask types accepted); PAPR training available if unable to pass fit test

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement prior to start
• Completion of mandatory online modules (approximately 8-10 hours) before start date; modules vary by unit and must be completed by Friday before start
• No call responsibilities

Notes

• The unit is actively hiring Patient Care Technician (PCT) support to assist nursing staff
• Candidates with prior experience working at the facility within the past year may be exempt from completing new modules
• Candidates must be comfortable with the patient ratios and workload described

This position offers a structured day shift schedule on a busy surgical telemetry unit with a diverse patient population, suitable for RNs with at least one year of experience and required certifications.