Step Down Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Step Down Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Work in a step down unit caring for general medical and oncology stepdown patients.
• Oncology/Chemotherapy experience is highly preferred.
• Administer chemotherapy via IV and start IVs.
• Use equipment such as Welch Allyn Vital Sign Towers, Sigma IV Pumps, and EPIC for documentation.
• Nurse to patient ratio typically 1:4-6, with support staff available if ratios increase. Chemotherapy admissions reduce assignment ratios.
• Floating to other medical-surgical areas including Acute Unit (AU) and Emergency Room (ER) to care for med-surg patients.
• Weekend work: every other weekend.
• No call required.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request.
• Scheduling: Weekends assigned by manager/scheduler; other days can be self-scheduled.
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Requests for time off after offer must be discussed with onsite management.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience
• Stepdown experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to float to other med-surg units including AU and ER.
• Professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.
• Complete application/resume with full 7 years of work history, no gaps.
• Skills checklist for applicable unit must be updated annually.

Compliance and Documentation

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search and multiple verifications.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions.
• Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 30 days of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after November 1)
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) with annual expiration for new contracts.

Notes

• No return to office (RTO) required for July 4th holiday.
• Charge nurse typically not assigned patient load.
• Chemotherapy admissions reduce nurse assignment ratios.
• Block scheduling and self-scheduling options available with manager approval.

This position is ideal for experienced step down nurses with oncology and chemotherapy skills looking for a travel contract in Michigan.