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Protouch Staffing

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,074 per week

Protouch Staffing, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline:

RN Start Date:

11/03/2025 Duration:

11 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours, days, nights Employment Type:

Travel Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong post-surgical competencies, be comfortable with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, and be able to float to Med-Surg, ICU, and ED as needed. Key Responsibilities:

Perform patient assessments and monitor telemetry (remote cardiac monitoring). Manage complex post-surgical care and interventions. Administer medications including blood products, heparin, insulin, and PCA management. Provide colostomy care, feeding tube management, and wound care, including Wound Vac. Manage peripheral lines, PICC lines, and access ports safely. Perform IV starts and manage pre-/post-hemodialysis patient care. Provide respiratory care, including tracheostomy management, oral suctioning, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and portable oxygen tanks. Manage surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac). Implement isolation precautions effectively. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document all care in the EMR. Float to Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed for patient care support. Requirements: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale certification

required. Minimum

1.5 years of recent Med Surg or PCU experience

. Comfortable with a

nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6

. Strong competencies in post-surgical care. Ability to float between Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed. Must be available for the

first 8 days of the assignment

. Willingness to work

every other weekend

and

holidays as needed

(No holiday requests; dates to be discussed with manager based on unit needs). No call requirement. Additional Details:

Holiday RTO:

No holiday requests allowed; dates may be discussed with the manager to determine unit accommodation. Call:

None. Weekend:

Every other weekend required. Float:

To Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed. Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Med Surg/Telemetry RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong post-surgical competencies, be comfortable with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, and be able to float to Med-Surg, ICU, and ED as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform patient assessments and monitor telemetry (remote cardiac monitoring).

Manage complex post-surgical care and interventions.

Administer medications including blood products, heparin, insulin, and PCA management.

Provide colostomy care, feeding tube management, and wound care, including Wound Vac.

Manage peripheral lines, PICC lines, and access ports safely.

Perform IV starts and manage pre-/post hemodialysis patient care.

Provide respiratory care, including tracheostomy management, oral suctioning, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and portable oxygen tanks.

Manage surgical drains and chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac).

Implement isolation precautions effectively.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document all care in the EMR.

Float to Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed for patient care support.

Requirements:

BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale certification required.

Minimum 1.5 years of recent Med Surg or PCU experience.

Comfortable with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6.

Strong competencies in post-surgical care.

Ability to float between Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed.

Must be available for the first 8 days of the assignment.

Willingness to work every other weekend and holidays as needed (No holiday requests; dates to be discussed with manager based on unit needs).

No call requirement.

Additional Details:

Holiday RTO: No holiday requests allowed; dates may be discussed with the manager to determine unit accommodation.

Call: None.

Weekend: Every other weekend required.

Float: To Med Surg, ICU, and ED as needed. About Protouch Staffing

Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry. Benefits

401k retirement plan Dental benefits Referral bonus Holiday Pay License and certification reimbursement Life insurance Medical benefits Vision benefits