Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele - 4N Surgical Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: 4N, a 46-bed surgical unit
• Patient population includes trauma surgery, post bariatric surgery, post abdominal surgery, post amputation surgery, urological issues, and overflow medically and cardiac patients

Work Schedule

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Experience & Requirements

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Locals not accepted; must live at least 50 miles away from the facility

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - Required for all RNs, to be completed through BlueCloud

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Qgold accepted; T-Spots not accepted)
• TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start and documentation on file by 12/15
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation

Additional Notes

• Patient-to-nurse ratios typically 1:5-6, can increase to 1:7 during call-ins
• New travelers are onboarded weekly to help reduce workload
• PCT support hiring process underway
• Charting system: Cerner
• Facility requires a clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Candidates must complete facility-specific modules (~8-10 hours) prior to start; paid for completion
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement required before start

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing who are comfortable with surgical patient populations and flexible scheduling. Prior travel experience is not required.