Stepdown Intermediate Care RN
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Intermediate Care

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

Job Details

• Unit: 22-bed Stepdown Intermediate Care
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• 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
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Charting System: Cerner Powerchart
• Locals not accepted; candidate must live at least 50 miles away from the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in; includes SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender checks, and education verification
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript required
• Physical Exam: Required with physician statement form
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of assignment start; accepted mask types include 1860 Regular, 1860 Small, and 1870+; PAPR training provided if unable to pass fit test
• TB Screening: Negative 2-step PPD or Q-gold within 1 year; T-spot tests not accepted; if positive PPD, chest x-ray within past 12 months required
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low titer
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination
• Drug Screen: 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 Vaccine: Required prior to start or approved medical/religious exemption; documentation must be on file by December 15
• Employment Application: Required prior to start
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement: Must be completed before start
• Facility-specific modules: 70-80 modules (~8-10 hours) due by Friday before start; paid time for completion; no modules required if worked at facility within past year

Additional Notes

• No early July time off approved due to restricted return-to-office policy
• On-site EKG exam and cardiac rhythm review required only for Monitor Techs (not applicable for this RN role)
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel contract position.