Bronson Methodist Hospital is a 415-bed hospital in Kalamazoo, MI — Magnet · Teaching.
21 openings posted here, advertised at $2,016 to $2,431 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Bronson Methodist Hospital has 21 openings posted across 5 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,016 to $2,431, with a median of $2,220. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Michigan median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 8 | $2,016 – $2,229 | $2,211 | 6% over | Day, Night |
| ER | 8 | $2,138 – $2,308 | $2,138 | 3% under | Day, Evening, Night |
| PCU | 2 | $2,186 – $2,333 | $2,260 | 2% under | Day, Night |
| L&D | 2 | $2,431 | $2,431 | — | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | 7% under | Day |
The comparison is against the Michigan median advertised rate for the same specialty. Bronson Methodist Hospital posts above it in 1 of 4 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 8 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,016 to $2,229 a week, 6% over the Michigan median for Med-Surg. ER: 8 openings, day and evening and night shifts, advertised at $2,138 to $2,308 a week, 3% under the Michigan median for ER. PCU: 2 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,186 to $2,333 a week, 2% under the Michigan median for PCU.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Bronson Methodist Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,220 across 21 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing | 3 | $2,423 | 452 | $1,110 |
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| Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids | 0 | — | 1,114 | $1,450 |
| Henry Ford Health Hospital | Detroit | 0 | — | 676 | $1,175 |
| Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital | Ann Arbor | 0 | — | 465 | $1,610 |
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…