Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Battle Creek, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Battle Creek, MI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:30) | Onsite | Up to 26 Weeks | 36 or 48 hours per week available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit serving a general mix of medical patients alongside a multidisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, and Techs
• Work on an Observation Unit functioning as an ER overflow, supporting rapid admission and discharge cycles with a focus on continuous reassessment of patient readiness for discharge
• Maintain patient ratios of approximately 1:4–5; ratios may extend to 1:7 when working in an RN/LPN team model
• Float to other Medical Surgical units as needed, typically approximately once per week based on unit need
• Work every other weekend as part of the standard schedule
• Adhere to facility compliance requirements including timely completion of orientation modules and maintaining current licensure and certifications

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Willingness to float to other units and work with a variety of clinical staff
• Ability to work every other weekend; no holiday time-off requests guaranteed
• Supervisor-level references required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Emergency Room (ER) experience will be considered in lieu of or in addition to Med Surg background
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-turnover patient environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity for an extended contract of up to 26 weeks, providing stability and consistency in your travel assignment
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with exposure to both Medical Surgical and Observation/ER overflow settings