Medical-Surgical RN
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (also options for 48 hours/week)

Job Description

• Must be available for the first 2 weeks for orientation.
• Float to other Medical Surgical units approximately once per week, depending on need.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Staffing ratio: 1:5-6 patients on nights; may flex to 7-8 patients with LPN support.
• Patient population includes medical patients and specialties such as ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, and surgical (GI, urology, hysterectomies, mastectomies).
• Must be willing to work with a variety of staff (RNs, LPNs, Techs).
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed or approved at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications (as applicable by unit)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA only.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA only.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AAP or American Medical Learning Center only.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – required for Emergency Room positions.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – as applicable.
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC) – as applicable.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – as applicable.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable.
• NIH Stroke Certification – must be updated annually.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Complete E-Verify process as required by contract.
• Proof of name change documentation if applicable.
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, SSN trace, national/statewide criminal and sex offender searches, education verification, and motor vehicle record (MVR) search.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions; not typically required for this role but process details provided if applicable.
• Education verification with 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 (instant/rapid acceptable if 10-panel).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine).
  • Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/T-Spot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
  • Annual TB questionnaire.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; exemption requests must be submitted promptly.

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam completed within 1 year prior to assignment start with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Specialty competency exam completed within 1 year prior to start with a passing score of at least 80%.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign the facility’s Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.
• Fit testing for N95 masks may be required depending on unit and role; must be completed onsite with specified mask model.
• Vaccine exemption forms must be completed and approved if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other units is expected approximately once per week.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse Medical Surgical travel contract position in Michigan.