Med Surg RN
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Assignment Overview

• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks offered; note desired length in submittal)
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30); 36 or 48-hour weeks available
• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan

Unit

• Unit name: Medical, Surgical, Oncology Unit, a 37-bed unit caring for a wide variety of patient types
• Patient mix: General medical diagnoses; specializes in GI, urological, and gynecological surgeries. Also sees orthopedic/neurovascular, cardio/pulmonary, and surgical patients (GI, urology, hysterectomies, mastectomies).
• Staffing ratio: 1:5-6 for nights; may flex to 8 patients, with the RN paired with an LPN for support in those instances
• Staff mix: RNs, LPNs, and techs

Float Scope

• Will float to other Med Surg units, typically about once per week, depending on need

Schedule Requirements

• Must be available for the first two weeks of orientation
• Will work every other weekend
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed at this time

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience, obtained within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Other Certifications Listed (confirm against unit requirements)

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, CPI, and NIH Stroke certification are listed in the source; the source directs candidates to the unit description to determine which are required.

Competencies and Onboarding

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and specialty competency exam, each completed within 1 year before the start date with a score of at least 80%
• Fit test completed on-site, required to start or on the first day
• Code of Conduct review and acknowledgment, and Appearance Standards Policy review, before start
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment

Background and Credential Verification

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, with a lifetime search and no exceptions; annual renewal required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks completed monthly
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma is acceptable)
• E-Verify / I-9 documentation
• Proof of name change, if documents show a different name
• Driver's license or state ID

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• 1 negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-Spot) within 30 days of start; TB questionnaire required and updated annually
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer for each (historical immunizations accepted from a state database or physician's office; exemptions not accepted)
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
• 10-panel drug test including marijuana, within 30 days of start (instant/rapid screens acceptable if they meet this panel)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file for starts after 11/1; exemption requests must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing

History

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