TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Kalamazoo, MI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit managing a variety of diagnoses including pneumonia, heart failure, GI bleed, DKA, AMS, and sepsis
- Maintain a night shift patient ratio of 1:5–6 RN, with charge nurse coverage as staffing levels dictate
- Float as needed to like Medical Surgical departments
- Fulfill every-other-weekend requirement
- Adhere to holiday scheduling as determined by unit management; holiday time-off requests are not guaranteed and are subject to unit needs
- Complete non-billable orientation modules as required, both initially and annually
Required Qualifications
- Valid Michigan RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; at least 1 year must be in Medical Surgical
- Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Supervisor-level references required
- Proof of flu vaccination required upon submission; exemption requests must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
- Locals are welcome and accepted; no radius restrictions (note: a local rate may apply for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility — see applicable rate details)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for complex medical patients including those with sepsis, heart failure, and DKA
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though first-time travelers will be considered
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and interpretation
Why Join Us
- 26-week contract offering stability and the opportunity to build meaningful experience in a fast-paced Medical Surgical / Telemetry environment
- Additional per-diem hours may be available beyond the expected 36-hour weekly schedule