Travel Contract

Stepdown RN
Kalamazoo, MI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,095/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,095/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Registered Nurse – Step Down

Overview

  • Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Employment type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract length: Up to 26 weeks
  • Shift: Day shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30), 36 hours per week
  • Unit: Step-down unit caring for general medicine and oncology step-down patients

Role Details

  • Skills used: Administering chemotherapy via IV, starting IVs
  • Equipment: Welch Allyn vital sign towers, Sigma IV pumps
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 to 6. Support staff is assigned if ratios flex higher. The charge RN is not typically in the patient assignment. Chemo admits decrease assignment ratios.
  • Float scope: May float to other med-surg areas, including AU and ER, to care for med-surg patients
  • Call: None
  • Weekends: Works every other weekend. Weekends are assigned by the manager/scheduler. Remaining days can be self-scheduled.
  • Block scheduling: May be accommodated. Include a specific request in the application.
  • Start expectations: Must be available for the first two weeks. Any time-off requests after the offer must be discussed with the on-site manager.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Michigan
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Stepdown experience (2 years)
  • Stepdown experience within the last year
  • Experience administering chemotherapy via IV
  • IV insertion skills
  • BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIHSS certification

Health and Compliance

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • TB: one negative PPD or Quantiferon/T-SPOT within 30 days of start. TB questionnaire updated annually.
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination
  • Tdap: proof of 1 prior vaccine
  • Influenza: vaccinated or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file by 12/1. Candidates starting after 11/1 must meet this requirement.
  • Drug screen: 10-panel including marijuana, within 30 days of start
  • Fit test: completed on-site before start or on the first day
  • Code of conduct and appearance standards reviewed before start

Employer

PRIDE Health

3.9rating(110 reviews)

60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

Anonymous
Anonymous
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care (RN)
4.0rating

Pros

Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.

Cons

Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.

Review of Sabrina Ahlawat on Oct 12, 2026

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Kalamazoo, MI

As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Kalamazoo, MI here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Kalamazoo is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter sees average lows of 17-22°F.
  • Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Kalamazoo and can be found with relative ease.
  • Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Kalamazoo is car-friendly, with easy navigation and parking.
  • Public transportation options include Metro Transit buses, providing convenient travel within the city.
Demographics
  • Kalamazoo is diverse, with a mix of age ranges due to the presence of universities.
  • Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
  • The city hosts a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
Things to Do
  • Kalamazoo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art culture with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, live music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Kal-Haven Trail and enjoy recreational activities along Lake Michigan's shore.
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