Stepdown Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Unit: Stepdown Intermediate Care (22-bed unit)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Floating: Yes, as needed
• Call: No call required
• Restricted Return to Office (RTO): No early July time off approved
• Charting System: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Locals not accepted; candidate must live at least 50 miles away

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown / Intermediate Care, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications required:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) only
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) only
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – must be completed through BlueCloud or equivalent

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years in all states lived/worked; must be within 90 days of start and updated annually (except APN)
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required (Aya Physician Statement form)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Q-gold accepted; T-spot not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually
• Drug screen: Negative 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start, including amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine (or opiates)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start and documentation on file by December 15 (flu season October–May)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of assignment start and must not expire during assignment (specific mask types accepted); PAPR training provided if unable to pass fit test

Additional Facility Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo with solid background for badge
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement must be completed prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific online modules (approx. 8-10 hours) due by Friday before start date; paid hours for completion
• Employment application required for all candidates

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Floating may include coverage outside the stepdown unit as needed
• No call or overnight shifts required
• Candidates must be willing to work every other weekend and every other holiday

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of stepdown or intermediate care experience seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule and comprehensive support for credentialing and compliance.