Travel Med/Surg Neurology RN - $2,056 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN with Michigan license, BLS, and NIHSS certification for a neuro-focused unit with night shifts and weekend requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 40-bed Med/Surg unit specializing in neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and post-operative neuro-surgery and ortho-surgery patients
• Unit includes six step-down/telemetry beds, six bariatric beds, and a four-bed Neuro Monitoring Unit for seizure patients age 5 and up
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4 or 1:5
• Night shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00-7:30)
• Use of Epic EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Floating may be required to other Med/Surg units, ICU units, and ED waiting rooms
• Required to work every other weekend
• Main responsibilities include caring for a diverse neuro medical-surgical and post-surgical population
• Must complete required modules during orientation and annually, total of 8 non-billable hours
• Travelers are first to float within the facility
• No holiday time off requests are permitted; manager may discuss dates if unit coverage allows
• Return staff must be separated for at least 6 months before being considered
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certification, or willingness to complete NIHSS prior to start
• Minimum of 1 year Med/Surg RN experience required; 1-2 years preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR and Pyxis preferred
• Submission of flu vaccination documentation or exemption request within 48 hours of contract signing
• References required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-619989. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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