Med Surg RN
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: Up to 26 weeks (preference to be noted) Start Requirement: Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:30)
• Hours: 36 or 48-hour weeks available
• Weekends: Works every other weekend
• Block scheduling: Cannot be guaranteed or approved at this time

Unit

• Unit: Medical, Surgical, Oncology Unit, a 37-bed unit caring for general medical patients and specializing in gastrointestinal, urological, and gynecological surgeries
• Patient mix: Ortho/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, and surgical patients (GI, urology, hysterectomies, mastectomies)
• Nights staffing ratio: 1:5-6, which may flex to 8 patients with an LPN paired with the RN for support
• Team: Works with a variety of staff (RNs, LPNs, techs, etc.)
• Float scope: Floats to other Med/Surg units based on need, typically about once per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan RN License (pending accepted, with an ETA required)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year Med/Surg experience, completed within the last year
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) (pending accepted, with confirmation of willingness to obtain)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma also acceptable)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam completed within 1 year prior to start, with a score of at least 80%
• Competency Exam completed in specialty within 1 year prior to start, with a score of at least 80%
• Preferred: 2 years of Med/Surg experience

Certifications Referenced

Certifications below are listed in the source with a note to review the unit description for requirements:

• ACLS (AHA only)
• PALS (AHA only)
• NRP (AAP or American Medical Learning Center only)
• CHEMO (ONS/ONCC may be required)
• TNCC
• ENPC
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, APEX, or Bluecloud only; updated annually)
• EFM (required as applicable)
• CPI (required as applicable)

Compliance and Health Requirements

• Background check: Criminal background check within 45 days of start (no exceptions), with a lifetime search and annual renewal
• Drug screen: 10-panel including marijuana, within 30 days of start (no exceptions); instant/rapid screens accepted if they meet this panel
• TB: Negative PPD or Quantiferon/T-Spot within 30 days of start (no exceptions); TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella each require 2 vaccines or a positive titer; Hepatitis B titer, series, or facility declination; 1 prior Tdap
• Influenza: Vaccinated or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file by 12/1 (flu season ends 3/31)
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• Fit test: N95 fit test completed onsite, with appointment details added to notes
• Onboarding acknowledgments: Code of Conduct and acknowledgment, Appearance Standards Policy, and Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment

Documentation

• References: One professional reference from a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references accepted if they supervised the candidate directly)
• Employment application: Full 7-year work history with no gaps, dated MM/YYYY
• Skills checklist: Updated annually