GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel contract in Kalamazoo, MI (49007). Join a leading healthcare team in Michigan and provide exceptional clinical support to adult and geriatric patients in a top-rated Medical Surgical Unit. This opportunity is ideal for RNs seeking Michigan nursing jobs and travel nurse positions in a vibrant city known for its welcoming community and natural beauty.
Key Job Details – Michigan Healthcare Jobs
- Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift
- Healthcare Setting: Medical Surgical Unit (GSU)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: December 29, 2025 (December 15th start also available)
- Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1840-$1890
- Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
- Unit Census: 47 beds
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: As needed
- Float Requirement: May float to other Med/Surg, ICU, or ED units as needed
- Orientation: 8 hours (must be available first 8 days of assignment)
Qualifications – Registered Nurse Jobs in Michigan
- Active Michigan RN License
- Minimum 1.5 years of recent Med/Surg or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications
- Proficiency with Epic charting system
- Strong post-surgical nursing competencies
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)
- Professional references required
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities – Clinical Support & Patient Care
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy Medical Surgical Unit
- Manage patient ratios up to 1:6
- Perform and manage clinical procedures including:
- Telemetry monitoring
- Colostomy and feeding tube care
- Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
- Accessing and managing ports, PICC lines, and peripheral lines
- Blood product administration
- IV initiation and maintenance
- Heparin and insulin administration
- PCA, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management
- Oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
- Tracheostomy management
- Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac
Float to other units (Med/Surg, ICU, ED) as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response
Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel job in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and join our healthcare team dedicated to quality patient care. Experience the best of Michigan nursing jobs and make a difference in a dynamic community!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #436883. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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