Travel Step down Registered Nurse - Make $2,224 to $2,416/week

Aya Healthcare offers an immediate opening for a Step Down Registered Nurse position in Kalamazoo, MI.

About the Role

We’ll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams, whether you want a job close to home or across the country.

Pay

$2,224 to $2,416 weekly (includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements).

Schedule

• 13-week assignment
• Night shift: 3x 12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Start date: 09/08/2026
• Patient ratios: 4 patients per nurse on nights and weekends

Requirements

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Skills:
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Cardiac Telemetry
  • CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) care
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Heparin Protocols
  • Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Isolation Precautions/PPE
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Manage Cardiac drips (no titration)
  • Manage Vasoactive drips (no titration)
  • Management of dysrhythmias
  • MS/Tele
  • Nasal Cannula
  • Central line care/management
  • Neuro Stepdown
  • Peripheral Line Care/Management
  • Pacemakers (Temporary/Permanent)
  • PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
  • PICC line management
  • Post Cardiac Angiogram care
  • Post MI care
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath care
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery care
  • Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
  • Renal failure care
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Substance Withdrawal care
  • Telemetry (on-unit monitoring)
  • Titrate Cardiac drips
  • Titrate Vasoactive drips
  • Titration of Insulin drips
• Charting System: Cerner (experience required)
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• Bed Count: 239

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage retained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (pet-friendly) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, compliant with state/federal/local laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable
• Expert career guidance from a dedicated recruiter
• 24/7 support team dedicated to your happiness on assignment

Why Aya?

• Largest and most reliable job database in the industry
• Front-of-the-line access through direct facility relationships, often with quick (even same-day) offers
• Expedited licensing and compliance process in all 50 states
• Industry-leading on-time start rate
• Access to travel, per diem, and permanent job opportunities nationwide