Travel 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: 02/23
• Preferred 1-2 years Med/Surg experience
• Must have Michigan RN license
• BLS (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required or willingness to complete prior to start
• Work every other weekend
• May float to other Med/Surg units, ICU units, and ED waiting rooms
• Night shift ratios: 1:5-6, no LPN on nights
• Charge nurse duties vary based on staffing
• Equipment used: EPIC, Pyxis

About the Unit

• 40-bed medical surgical unit specializing in neurological disorders (Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, inflammatory brain/spinal cord disorders)
• Large spinal surgery population including post-op neuro-surgery, ortho-surgery, laminectomy, spinal fusion patients
• Includes six step-down/telemetry beds and six bariatric beds
• Four-bed Neuro Monitoring Unit admitting seizure patients starting at age 5

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years (preferred 1-2 years Med/Surg, default to higher requirement)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA) - Required
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, APEX, Bluecloud) - Must be updated annually
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA only) - Required for ED and RRTs if applicable
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA only) - Required if working in Pediatrics or ED
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure - Required if working in Pediatrics
• TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course - Required for ED
• EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring - As applicable
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute - As applicable
• ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - As applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Completed within 1 year prior to assignment with passing score ≥80%
• Competency Exam in specialty - Completed within 1 year prior to assignment with passing score ≥80%
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement - Required

Licensure

• Michigan RN license required
• Primary source online verification required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not specifically required for this role unless specified)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for pediatric and certain specialty placements (not specifically required here)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required on-site for acute care roles
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of at least 1 prior Tdap vaccine required
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required annually
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions not accepted
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or facility declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; exemptions not accepted
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start; no exceptions
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required for candidates starting after 11/1; proof or exemption must be submitted by 12/1

Work History & References

• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps, dated MM/YYYY
• One professional reference from supervisor/manager required

Additional Notes

• Candidate may be asked to float to other units including ICU and ED waiting rooms
• Night shift staffing ratios and charge nurse responsibilities vary based on staffing levels
• Equipment used includes EPIC electronic health record and Pyxis medication dispensing system

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-medical surgical unit with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.