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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
• Shift: 36 or 48 hour weeks available
• Schedule: Must be available for the first 8 days of assignment; will work every other weekend
• Floating: Will float to other Med/Surg units approximately once per week, depending on unit needs
• Staff Collaboration: Must be willing to work with a variety of staff including RNs, LPNs, and Techs
• Block Scheduling: Cannot guarantee or approve block scheduling at this time

Unit Description

• 37-bed Medical, Surgical, Oncology Unit (C5)
• Patient types include general medical diagnoses and specialized care for gastrointestinal, urological, and gynecological surgeries (e.g., hysterectomies, mastectomies)
• Other specialties seen include ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, and surgical patients
• Staffing ratio: 1:5-6 for night shifts; may flex to 1:8 with LPN support

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Michigan RN License (pending license acceptable with ETA provided)
• BLS (AHA) certification (pending acceptable if willing to obtain)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience preferred (minimum 1 year required)
• Note: Use the higher value of 2 years as the required experience

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Certifications & Competencies (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• NRP (AAP or American Medical Learning Center)
• TNCC (required for ER positions)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (within 1 year prior to assignment, passing score ≥80%)
• Competency Exam in specialty (within 1 year prior to assignment, passing score ≥80%)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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 (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (tracking only for this role)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for specific placements (not specified for this role)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (Bronson requires Honeywell DC365N95HC; must be completed onsite)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (must include pertussis)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 45 days of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 45 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation or approved exemption required for candidates starting after November 1

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work with a variety of staff and float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Must work every other weekend
• Must be available for the entire first 8 days of the assignment

References & Documentation

• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps (dated MM/YYYY)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Facility Policies

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• Complete Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Vaccine exemption forms required if applicable (medical or confidential vaccine exemptions)

This position offers a dynamic Med/Surg nursing experience with opportunities to care for diverse patient populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.