Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Job Description

• Desired start date: February 23rd (may consider March 9th)
• Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment
• No call requirement
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: As needed
• Float to other units including MedSurg (MS), ICU, and ED Waiting to take MedSurg patients as needed
• Patient ratio: 1:6

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years MedSurg or PCU experience
• Strong post-surgical competencies required
• Must be comfortable with patient ratios of 1:6

Licenses & Certifications

• Michigan RN License required
• BLS (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP) — verify based on unit assignment

Skills & Competencies Required

• Telemetry (remote monitoring)
• Colostomy care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin administration
• Insulin administration
• PCA management
• Surgical drains care
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Nasal cannula use
• Non-invasive airway management
• Oral suctioning
• Oxygen face masks and portable oxygen tank management
• Tracheostomy management
• Isolation precautions
• Wound care and Wound Vac management

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start (lifetime search including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, statewide, education verification, MVR)
• E-Verify and I-9 documentation required
• 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 required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 30 days of start
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after Nov 1)
• Fingerprinting (MI LARA) required within 45 days of start for certain positions/units
• Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements
• Completion of Bronson-specific documents such as Code of Conduct, Appearance Standards Policy, and others as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start (passing score ≥ 80%)
• Competency exam in specialty within 1 year prior to start (passing score ≥ 80%)
• References: One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Medical Surgical with a 13-week contract in Kalamazoo, MI. The role requires 1.5 years of MedSurg or PCU experience, strong post-surgical skills, and comfort with a 1:6 patient ratio. The nurse will float to ICU and ED as needed. Multiple clinical skills and certifications are required, along with comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation.

Note: Verify unit-specific certification requirements and complete all required documentation prior to assignment start.