Tele | RN Job at Planet Healthcare in Kalamazoo

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Overview

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This locum tenens opportunity offers specialized cardiac care in a high-acuity 54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit for adult and geriatric patients. Join a healthcare team in Michigan and participate in a vibrant community known for its arts, parks, and welcoming atmosphere.

Job Details

• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
• Unit: 3N Cardiovascular Telemetry Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel RN (Locum Tenens)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Start Date: September 22, 2025
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Work 2 out of 3 holidays during assignment
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Charting System: Cerner Powerchart
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1770 - $1820

Telemetry RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Michigan or compact state, or willing to obtain)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Telemetry or Cardiac RN experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (pending certifications accepted with proof of enrollment)
• Experience with Cerner charting required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (no local candidates)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to float to similar units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Completion of up to 8 hours of pre-start modules (self-reported)

Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac conditions (heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI, stroke, arrhythmias, chest pain)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Administer and manage cardiac drips (no titration), vasoactive drips, and cardiac medications
• Perform central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and wound care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Float to similar units or affiliate hospitals as required
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner Powerchart
• Follow all professional conduct standards and facility policies

Equal Opportunity

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

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