Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,966 to $2,128 per week in Kalamazoo, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,966 to $2,128 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49001!

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Job Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Contract Length: 13 weeks 
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Block Schedules: No

Job requirements: 

• Years of Experience: 1 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:6
• Charting System: Epic
• Travel Experience Required: Yes
• Certifications: ACLS*, BLS, CPI*, NIHSS

Skills:
IV therapy/Phlebotomy, Accessing/Managing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw*, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs*, Gastrointestinal, Bowel obstruction*, Colostomy/ileostomy management/care, Feeding tube care and management, Genitourinary/Renal, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)*, Peritoneal dialysis/CAPD*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Renal failure*, Neurological/Psychiatric, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Mood disorders*, Spinal cord injury*, Substance Withdrawal*, Traumatic Brain injury*, Medications, Heparin, Insulin, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration*, PCA, Respiratory, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)*, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management*, Oral suctioning*, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, Tracheostomy care/management*, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, Endocrine /Metabolic, IV insulin protocols

Work Settings:

Med/Surg, MS/Tele*, Short Stay- 23 hour Stay Unit*, Orthopedics, Ortho trauma*, Peripheral nerve block catheters*, Plastics, Surgical drains*, Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams*

Unit Details:

Scheduling Type: Self
Patient Ratios: Days: 1:6, Nights: 1:6, Weekends: 1:6
Float Required: Yes (Med/Surg and additional Overflow Unit)
Weekend Coverage: Every Other

Facility & Patient Care Details:

Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
Daily Census: 12
Number of Rooms: 13
Number of Beds: 13
Interdisciplinary Support: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation
Patient Diagnoses: CP, DM, TIA, ABD PAIN, CHF
Special Procedures/Unit Details: Rapid Diuresis Chronic CHF
The Bronson Battle Creek Observation Unit is good for the experienced travel RN with experience on units with high patient turnover, who has great prioritization skills, great customer service, and likes to stay busy. Must be able to handle patient surges/increased patient ratios of 1:6, be willing to float to other med/surg areas and prioritize balancing throughput with patient experience.

Job Overview:

Description: Holiday coverage is required; however, any RTO during holidays must remain flexible to accommodate staffing demands.
Travel Experience HIGHLY PREFERRED, may consider no travel if more perm experience.
Information Regarding Observation Unit: 10 Bed ER Overflow, Ratios 1:6 at Night; 1:5 at Days, Focus of constant reassessment of readiness of patient for discharge. This unit will be rapidly admitting and discharging patients.

Floating Requirement: Will float to other Med Surg units
Weekend Requirement: Will work every other weekend.
Information Regarding the Other Med Surg Units: Mix of medical patients, Staffing Ratio 1:5-6 for nights, Ratios may flex to 8 patients but RN will be paired with LPN for support. #TB_HC
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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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