Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiovascular Unit - Telemetry (54 beds)
• Patient population includes heart failure, heart attack (STEMI and NSTEMI), stroke patients requiring cardiac monitoring, cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, and occasional overflow medical patients.
• Patients are monitored remotely in a telemetry room and directly on the unit. Cardiac drips are administered.

Schedule & Workload

• Shift: 4x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Call Requirements: None
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed but managers will try to accommodate
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5-6; can increase to 1:7 during call-ins
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Travelers must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (locals not accepted)

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Registered Nurse (first-time travelers accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - Required for all RNs, must be completed through BlueCloud or equivalent
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Background check covering last 7 years of residence and work history, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender checks, and motor vehicle report (if applicable)
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts
• Physical exam
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Qgold accepted; T-Spot not accepted)
• TB questionnaire prior to start and annually thereafter
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• 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 December 15
• COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation submitted as required

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner Powerchart
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Onboarding includes completion of extensive online modules (70-80 modules, approx. 8-10 hours) prior to start; paid for module completion
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement required before start
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, solid background)

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in telemetry or cardiac care who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome.