Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Battle Creek, Michigan

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Medical-Surgical RN in Battle Creek, MI, providing night-shift care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Medical-Surgical and observation/ER overflow environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with strong assessment, organization, and prioritization skills who enjoys managing high patient turnover and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team. Battle Creek offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and the broader Southwest Michigan region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950-$2,060
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with potential opportunities to extend
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6 on nights, with ratios subject to change based on patient volume and staffing
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Travelers may float to other Medical-Surgical and overflow units based on departmental needs
• Holiday Coverage: Holiday shifts may be required; holiday time-off requests are not guaranteed

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience
• Travel nursing experience strongly preferred; candidates with substantial permanent experience in a comparable setting may be considered
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications are preferred or may be required based on unit needs
• Recent experience caring for patients with conditions such as CHF, abdominal pain, TIA, diabetes, and other complex medical diagnoses
• Experience with electronic charting systems, preferably Epic
• Ability to work effectively with RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants, and other members of the care team
• Current influenza vaccination is required; medical exemption requests may be considered in accordance with assignment guidelines
• Strong assessment, organization, communication, and prioritization skills

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in Medical-Surgical and observation/overflow settings
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments and rapidly identify changes in patient condition
• Support efficient patient throughput, including frequent admissions, discharges, and reassessments
• Manage patients requiring rapid diuresis, telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy, insulin protocols, wound care, drains, feeding tubes, central and peripheral lines, and other complex interventions
• Administer medications, blood products, and treatments safely and accurately
• Care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, renal, orthopedic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and behavioral health needs
• Collaborate with providers, therapy services, respiratory care, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Recognize and respond to clinical deterioration, activating rapid response or emergency resources when appropriate
• Float to other Medical-Surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, organized, and patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families and contribute to a positive care experience
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Battle Creek, Michigan, and bring your clinical expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.

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.