ER Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Float Requirement: None
• Scheduling: Block scheduling not available
• Shift Expectations: Must be clocked in and ready for report at shift start

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) issued by American Heart Association
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• E-Verify completion as per contract requirements
• Proof of name change if applicable
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start (process coordinated via DocuSign)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption (for candidates starting after Nov 1)
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC) for applicable roles
• Completion of Bronson Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy acknowledgment
• References: One professional reference from a direct supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Additional Notes

• Holiday work is required as needed; holiday time off cannot be guaranteed
• Candidates must complete all required forms and documentation promptly to avoid delays
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment is required
• Medication and specialty competency exams must be completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan on a night shift schedule.