ER Registered Nurse
Iron Mountain, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Emergency Department night shift position at a Trauma Level IV facility, requiring an active MI license and 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital Emergency Department (Trauma Level IV)
• 14-bed ED with 2 trauma bays, a Fast Track area with 3 designated rooms, and 2 dedicated triage rooms
• Facility does not receive stroke or STEMI patients and transfers those cases out
• Average daily patient volume of 40–60 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4 during the day, with higher ratios after 11 PM; only 2 RNs on staff from 3 AM–7 AM
• Common patient presentations include traumas, MVAs, hunting injuries, and farm-related injuries
• Variable IV drips used in the department
• ED Physician on-site 24/7, with mid-level providers also available
• Supportive ancillary staff include CNAs, medics, and LPNs who float to assist with tasks; 24/7 phlebotomy available
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs
• X-ray available down the hall 24/7; CT scan accessible through double doors
• No dedicated monitor tech; RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips at a central monitoring station
• Charting system is Cerner, currently transitioning to Epic
• 12-hour night shifts with variable start times (7 PM, 10 PM, 3 AM); schedule is manager-assigned
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Floating to inpatient units may be required to assist as helping hands

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required (must be active by start date)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant specialty experience

Additional Information

• Travelers may perform triage after reviewing and demonstrating understanding of facility policies and procedures
• Holds are managed within the department, with overflow directed to an attached ACU
• Any room can be converted to a psych/seclusion room as needed; no dedicated 24/7 security — facility relies on local law enforcement and internal code response
• Orientation consists of computer-based training plus 2 days of floor orientation (1 day department-specific, 1 day policies)
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; attire must be clean and professional
• Holiday coverage required — at least 2 out of 3 winter holidays, otherwise typically every other holiday during the contract
• Candidates who previously worked for this health system as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their start date, and hospital approval is required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be eligible at a different pay rate