Registered Nurse – Skilled Nursing – 8:00 AM–4:30 PM – Relocation Candidates Welcome
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Duration: 16 Weeks
Specialty: Skilled Nursing
Shift Time: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 42.5 Hours/Week
Start: 10/26/2026
We are seeking an experienced Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) to join a pace center in Battle Creek, MI and provide high-quality, compassionate care to geriatric and post-acute patients in a skilled nursing setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a diverse patient population with complex medical needs, including wound care, medication management, and rehabilitation support. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families during critical transitions in care.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for skilled nursing and long-term care residents
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Perform and document skilled nursing procedures including wound care, catheter care, and IV therapy
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate findings promptly to the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to support resident rehabilitation goals
• Educate residents and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and disease management strategies
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory standards
✅ Requirements
• Active MI or Compact RN license
• CPR/BLS, Hepatitis B, TB, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, Influenza, COVID-19 certifications
• 1+ years of recent Skilled Nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care experience as a Registered Nurse
• Familiarity with MDS documentation and Medicare/Medicaid skilled nursing regulations preferred
• Strong understanding of geriatric care principles, fall prevention protocols, and infection control standards
Pay
Pay range: $2,040 to $2,104 per week.
Travel Geriatrics/SNF RN package: up to $2,104/week (42.5 hours) = $37/hour taxable + up to $531/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.
Local package: $48/hour fully taxable ($2,040/week for 42.5 hours).
Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.