Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,077 per week in Kalamazoo, MI

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: Up to 26 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1.5 years of MedSurg or PCU experience License: Valid RN License Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Strong post-surgical competencies - Ability to work with patient ratios (1:6, may flex higher) - Must be flexible with holiday coverage and staffing demands Description: Holiday coverage is required. Experience with high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management is expected.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: Up to 26 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1.5 years of MedSurg or PCU experience License: Valid RN License Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Strong post-surgical competencies - Ability to work with patient ratios (1:6, may flex higher) - Must be flexible with holiday coverage and staffing demands Description: Holiday coverage is required. Any requested time off during holidays must remain flexible to accommodate staffing demands. 36 or 48 hour shifts are available; please indicate preference in submission. The position requires floating to other departments as needed, including MedSurg, ICU, and ED. Telemetry experience and remote monitoring capabilities are required. Candidates must be proficient in colostomy care and feeding tube management. Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management is essential. Knowledge in accessing ports and blood product administration is required. Skills in peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting IVs are necessary. Understanding of heparin and insulin administration is crucial. Candidates should be comfortable managing surgical drains and chest tubes. Experience with high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management is expected. Oral suctioning and oxygen delivery (face masks and portable tanks) proficiency are required. Tracheostomy management and isolation precautions are necessary competencies. Effective wound care, including wound vac maintenance, is expected. The patient population primarily consists of adults and geriatrics, with a daily census averaging 47. Interdisciplinary support will be provided by various specialized teams. Candidates should be aware of the need to maintain flexibility in scheduling and patient care.