Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Kalamazoo, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 19:00–07:30) | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with a standard ratio of 1:6, with support staff available during higher-census situations
• Float to other units including Medical Surgical, ICU, and the ED waiting area to accommodate Medical Surgical patient overflow as needed
• Perform and manage a broad range of clinical skills including telemetry remote monitoring, wound care, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
• Administer blood products, manage IV access including peripheral lines, PICC lines, and ports, and oversee medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis management, feeding tube care, colostomy care, and surgical drain management
• Maintain compliance with isolation precautions and demonstrate strong post-surgical competencies throughout all patient interactions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 1.5 years of Medical Surgical or PCU experience required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Demonstrated competency in post-surgical nursing care
• Ability and willingness to float to Medical Surgical, ICU, and ED waiting areas as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), oxygen delivery systems, and oral suctioning
• Familiarity with Emerson and Pleur-evac chest tube systems
• Experience with wound VAC therapy and complex wound care management

Why Join Us

• 36- or 48-hour weekly shift options available, allowing flexibility in scheduling preference
• No on-call requirement, providing greater work-life predictability for travel and contract nurses