Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro/Medical-Surgical Unit

Explore a rewarding travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse on a 40-bed neuro-focused medical-surgical unit. Make a meaningful impact caring for patients with neurological, postoperative, spinal, and orthopedic conditions while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Neuro/Medical-Surgical Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: Up to 26 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Schedule Flexibility: 36- or 48-hour weekly schedules may be considered
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4 to 1:5, depending on assignment and patient acuity
• Documentation and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Float Expectations: May float to other medical-surgical units, ICU units, and emergency department waiting areas

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse license
• At least 1 year of acute-care nursing experience required; 1–2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification, or willingness to complete the certification before the start date
• Experience caring for patients with neurological, postoperative, spinal, orthopedic, or medical-surgical conditions preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care across adult and pediatric patient populations
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with stroke, seizures, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal conditions, and other complex medical-surgical diagnoses
• Care for postoperative patients following neurosurgical, orthopedic, laminectomy, and spinal fusion procedures
• Monitor patients in step-down, telemetry, bariatric, and neuro-monitoring areas according to unit needs
• Complete focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
• Recognize changes in neurological and clinical status and promptly communicate concerns to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely using established protocols and Pyxis technology
• Accurately document patient care and clinical findings in EPIC
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, phlebotomy, interpretation services, and rapid response teams
• Support safe transitions of care through patient and family education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication
• Adapt to floating assignments while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care quality

Join a supportive healthcare team in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a vibrant community with cultural attractions and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.