Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: RN Telemetry I
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Facility: Ascension Borgess Hospital
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 12 months

Unit Description

• Unit Type: Surgical floor Cardiovascular Unit 001 (45 beds)
• Patient Population:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Post-bariatric surgery
  • Post-abdominal surgery
  • Post-amputation surgery
  • Urological issues
  • Overflow medically and cardiac

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Required for onboarding
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required for onboarding
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - Required for onboarding

Licensing and Verification Requirements

• Nursys Verification: Required for submission
• License/Certificate Verification: Required for submission
• Current License: Must be verified within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Specialty Exam: Must pass prior to onboarding
• Ascension Color Vision: Must complete prior to onboarding
• Ascension Core Competencies: Must complete prior to onboarding
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must complete prior to onboarding

Health and Safety Requirements

• MMR Vaccination: Documented proof required
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers
• Hepatitis B Documentation: Required
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (October 1 - March 31)
• Health Statement: Must be completed prior to first assignment
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required prior to start
• Varicella Documentation: Required
• Tdap Vaccination: Required

Professional Requirements

• Resume or Profile: Required for submission
• Professional References: At least two required
• Criminal Background Check: Required prior to first assignment
• Education Verification: Must be completed within 90 days of start
• Confirmation of Assignment: Required upon initial assignment and updates for extensions

Additional Information

• Onboarding Requirements: Various educational and health attestations must be completed prior to start.
• Exit Survey: To be completed within 72 hours at the end of the assignment.

This information is crucial for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this position to ensure compliance with all necessary requirements and to understand the nature of the work environment.