Title: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Battle Creek, MI (300 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shift (36 Hours Guaranteed) | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every Other Weekend

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care in a collaborative team-based environment. Nurses may be assigned to various Med/Surg units based on staffing and census needs and must be comfortable working alongside RNs, LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.

36-hour and 48-hour workweek options available.

Note: Local rates apply to travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility.

Facility Information

• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
• Address: 300 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical RN experience

Preferred

• 2 years of Medical Surgical RN experience

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active Michigan RN License
• BLS (AHA)

Patient Population

Depending on unit assignment, nurses may care for a variety of medical and surgical patients.

Common Specialty Populations

Medical Patients

• General Medical Diagnoses
• Complex Chronic Conditions

Orthopedic / Neurovascular

• Orthopedic Procedures
• Neurovascular Conditions

Cardiac / Pulmonary

• Cardiac Diagnoses
• Pulmonary Disorders

Surgical Patients

• Gastrointestinal Surgeries
• Urology Procedures
• Hysterectomy Patients
• Mastectomy Patients

Patient Ratios

Night Shift

• Typical Ratio: 1:5–1:6

High Census / Flex Staffing

• Ratios may increase to 1:7–1:8
• RN will be paired with an LPN for additional support during these situations

Floating Requirements

Required Floating

• Will float to other Medical Surgical units based on facility needs

Typical Frequency

• Approximately once per week, depending on staffing and census

Staffing Model

Candidates must be comfortable working collaboratively with:

• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
• Patient Care Technicians/Support Staff

Orientation

Important Requirement

• Candidate must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment
• Orientation attendance is mandatory

Scheduling Information

Shift

• Night Shift
• 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Weekly Hours

• 36 Hours Guaranteed
• 48-Hour Option Available

Weekend Requirement

• Every Other Weekend

Scheduling Note

• Block Scheduling Cannot Be Guaranteed or Approved
• Candidates requiring block scheduling should not be submitted

Additional Information

Unit Expectations

• Flexibility with unit assignments
• Strong teamwork mindset
• Ability to adapt to varying patient populations and staffing models
• Comfortable floating to other Med/Surg units as needed