Bronson Methodist Hospital is a 415-bed hospital in Kalamazoo, MI — Magnet · Teaching.
8 openings posted here, advertised at $2,186 to $2,458 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Bronson Methodist Hospital has 8 openings posted across 3 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,186 to $2,458, with a median of $2,208. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Michigan median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 4 | $2,186 – $2,204 | $2,195 | at the median | Night |
| Med-Surg | 2 | $2,208 – $2,211 | $2,209 | at the median | Night |
| L&D | 2 | $2,458 | $2,458 | at the median | Night |
The comparison is against the Michigan median advertised rate for the same specialty. Bronson Methodist Hospital posts above it in 0 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 4 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,186 to $2,204 a week, at the Michigan median. Med-Surg: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,208 to $2,211 a week, at the Michigan median. L&D: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,458 a week, at the Michigan median.
Against the national average, Kalamazoo-Portage, MI runs housing 18% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5% below |
| Housing | 18% below |
| Utilities | 1% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Kalamazoo is $1,140 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $960.
Michigan taxes wage income.
2 traveler listings within 25 miles of Bronson Methodist Hospital.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing | 6 | $2,423 | 452 | $1,110 |
| Hurley Medical Center | Flint | 5 | $2,182 | 362 | $990 |
| Munson Medical Center | Traverse City | 0 | — | 401 | $1,265 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.1★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.1 |
| Culture | 4.5 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: I had a solid experience at Bronson Methodist. The ICU teams are supportive and staffing feels reasonable compared to other trauma centers. When you float, it is usually as helping hands on medsurg ra…
Cons: When I floated out of ICU, I usually ended up on medsurg and the ratio there was rougher than I liked. Housing in Kalamazoo was also harder to find than I expected, so definitely plan ahead. The orien…