TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: Up to 26 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Medical Surgical/Telemetry
License: Valid Nursing License required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS Preferred
Must-Have:
- MS experience required
- MS/Tele experience required
- Epic experience required
Description:
This position offers a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
Weekly hours are 36 hours, with the option to pick up additional hours as needed.
Every other weekend is required.
Travelers may float to Medical Surgical departments as needed.
No holiday requests will be accepted; dates may be discussed with the manager for accommodation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in Medical Surgical nursing.
Experience in MS/Telemetry is mandatory.
First-time travelers are allowed.
Epic charting system experience is a must.
Night shift ratios are 1:5-6, with no LPN on nights.
Charge Nurse assignments are as follows: when fully staffed, the charge nurse takes 3 patients; when staffed with less than four nurses, the charge nurse may take 6 patients.
Common patient diagnoses include pneumonia, heart failure, GI bleed, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, and acute mental status changes.
All lab work is expected to be scheduled promptly within 48-72 hours after signing.
The facility requires proof of the flu vaccination upon submission.
Background checks are part of the compliance process.
Travelers are the first to float when necessary.
References must be from supervisor-level individuals.