RN: Med/Surg

Job Description:

Provide skilled care as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel contract in Kalamazoo. This night-shift assignment supports post-surgical and medical-surgical patients, with responsibilities including telemetry monitoring, wound and drain care, IV and PICC management, blood product administration, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, chest tubes, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management. You may float to medical-surgical, ICU, or ED waiting areas to care for medical-surgical patients as needed. The schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage, required holidays, and no call requirement. Holiday coverage is part of the assignment, so flexibility with requested time off during holidays is important.

Weather:

Kalamazoo typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with changing foliage, occasional sunshine, and a mix of clear and rainy days. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for enjoying time outdoors.

Fun Things To Do:

• Arts and Culture: Visit the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for rotating exhibitions and local collections.

• Aviation Adventure: Explore interactive aircraft exhibits at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum.

• Downtown Stroll: Enjoy shops, restaurants, breweries, and entertainment in downtown Kalamazoo.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Saugatuck exploring galleries, waterfront views, and nearby beaches.

• Day Trip: Visit South Haven for lakefront scenery, a historic lighthouse, and a walk along the harbor.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: 36 hours per week