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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work primarily on a 37-bed Medical Surgical, Oncology unit caring for general medical diagnosis patients and surgical cases including gastrointestinal, urological, and gynecological surgeries.
• Patient population may include ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, and surgical patients (e.g., hysterectomies, mastectomies).
• Staffing ratio typically 1:5-6 at night; may flex to 1:8 with LPN support.
• Floating to other Med Surg units approximately once per week based on unit needs.
• Must work every other weekend.
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed.
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Will work with a variety of staff including RNs, LPNs, and Techs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA) required.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CHEMO) – verify based on unit specifics.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam passed within 1 year prior to assignment start (minimum 80%).
• Competency exam in specialty completed within 1 year prior to start (minimum 80%).
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, SSN trace, national/statewide searches, education verification, and motor vehicle record as applicable.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions; process coordinated via compliance team.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric, RRT, L&D, and certain specialty placements (not applicable here unless floated).
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or documented declination.
• Proof of 1 prior Tdap vaccine.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; exemption requests must be submitted promptly.
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start (instant/rapid acceptable if full panel).

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start.
• Fit testing required if completing onsite (Honeywell DC365N95HC mask); appointment must be scheduled and documented.
• Must complete MI Fingerprint Consent and Disclosure Form promptly to schedule fingerprinting appointment if applicable.
• Must be willing to work holidays; holiday time off cannot be guaranteed.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• 36 or 48 hours per week available; this position is 36 hours/week.
• Night shift only (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each).
• Floating to other Med Surg units expected approximately once per week.
• Work every other weekend required.
• No guarantee of block scheduling.

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs comfortable with a variety of patient types and flexible floating assignments on night shifts.