Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room (ER) on a travel/contract basis.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Michigan RN License
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years recent RN experience preferred
  • Level 1 Trauma experience strongly recommended
• Preferred Certifications:

  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Work Schedule & Requirements

• No call requirement
• Must work every other weekend and holidays as needed (holiday time off not guaranteed)
• Block scheduling not available
• Expected to be clocked in and ready for report at shift start

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check (lifetime search, within 45 days of start)
• E-Verify and I-9 documentation
• Government issued photo ID
• 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 documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of 1 prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 30 days of start
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or facility declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after 11/1)
• References: One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Additional Facility Requirements

• Michigan LARA fingerprinting within 45 days of start (required for certain positions, check unit specifics)
• Central Registry Clearance (required for pediatric placements and certain specialties)
• Fit mask testing (Bronson requires Honeywell DC365N95HC; must be completed onsite)
• Review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy
• Vaccine exemption forms if applicable (medical or confidential vaccine exemption)

Competency Requirements

• 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%)

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to meet all health, background, and licensing requirements prior to start.
• This position is for ER Registered Nurse with trauma experience preferred.
• Weekend and holiday work is required as scheduled.

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