Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry (3N)
• 54-bed cardiac telemetry unit
• Patient population includes heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke patients requiring cardiac monitoring, cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, and occasional overflow medical patients
• Patients are monitored remotely and on the unit, including cardiac drips
• PCA support available on the unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio may increase to 1:7 temporarily

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Shift: 4x12 hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Weekend: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Call: None
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed but managers will try to accommodate
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Registered Nurse (first-time travelers accepted)
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - Required for all RNs, must be completed through BlueCloud or equivalent

Candidate Requirements

• Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in required within 90 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (T-Spots not accepted)
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start (flu documentation must be on file by 12/15)
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (not applicable for RN role)
• Candidates must complete facility-specific modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start; paid time for completion
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement required before start

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Michigan with a well-supported cardiac unit.