PCU/Step-Down RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a step down unit caring for general medical and oncology stepdown patients.
• Administer chemotherapy via IV and start IVs.
• Utilize equipment such as Welch Allyn Vital Sign Towers, Sigma IV Pumps.
• Document patient care using EPIC.
• Nurse to patient ratio typically 1:4-6; ratios may flex with support staff.
• Floating to other med-surg areas including Acute Unit (AU) and Emergency Room (ER) to care for med-surg patients.
• Weekend work every other weekend; scheduling includes some self-scheduling with weekends assigned by management.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated.
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Oncology experience.
• Chemotherapy (Chemo) experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONCC) or Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 30 days of start.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination.
• Immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or documented declination.
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start.
• Background check including criminal history, SSN trace, national and state searches.
• Michigan fingerprinting within 45 days of start.
• Central Registry Clearance for applicable pediatric and specialty placements.
• Completion and acknowledgment of facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards.
• References: One professional reference from a direct supervisor or manager required.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7-year work history, no gaps.

Work Environment & Scheduling

• No call responsibilities.
• Floating to other med-surg units as needed.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• Nurse to patient ratio generally 1:4-6, with support staff available if ratios increase.
• Chemotherapy admissions reduce patient assignment ratios.
• Scheduling flexibility with some self-scheduling options; weekends assigned by management.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Any requests for time off after offer acceptance must be discussed with onsite management.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with oncology and stepdown care expertise seeking a travel nursing opportunity in Michigan.