Med Surg RN
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: Up to 26 weeks Location: Battle Creek, Michigan

Shift and Schedule

• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30)
• 36 or 48-hour weeks available
• Holiday coverage is required
• Will work every other weekend
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed or approved at this time

Unit Description

• Medical, Surgical, Oncology Unit with 37 beds
• Cares for a wide variety of general medical patients
• Specializes in gastrointestinal, urological, and gynecological surgeries
• Surgical patients include GI, urology, hysterectomies, and mastectomies; medical patients include orthopedic/neurovascular and cardiopulmonary
• Nights staffing ratio is 1:5-6, and may flex to 8 patients with an LPN paired with the RN for support
• Works alongside a variety of staff (RNs, LPNs, techs, etc.) on this unit and other Med/Surg units

Float Scope

• Will float to other Med Surg units, typically about once per week, depending on need

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) (pending acceptable; candidate must confirm willingness to obtain)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications Listed in Source

The source lists the following certifications and states that applicability should be confirmed against the unit description: ACLS, PALS, NRP (AAP or American Medical Learning Center only), Chemotherapy (ONS/ONCC may be required), TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke (AHA, APEX, or Bluecloud only; updated annually), and CPI.

Competencies

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam completed within 1 year before start with a score of at least 80%
• Specialty competency exam completed within 1 year before start with a score of at least 80%

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, with a lifetime search; annual renewal required
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 30 days of start
• E-Verify required
• Employment application with a complete 7-year work history and no gaps
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-SPOT) within 30 days of start, or a chest X-ray if positive; annual TB questionnaire required
• Proof of 1 prior Tdap vaccine
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
• Influenza vaccination or approved exemption on file; candidates starting after 11/1 must comply, with proof due by 12/1
• Fit test required; must be completed onsite