ER RN
Iron Mountain, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level IV trauma center night shift position requiring an active MI license and 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Level IV trauma center ED with 14 beds and 2 trauma bays
• Fast Track area with 3 designated rooms and separate triage area with 2 rooms
• No stroke center or STEMI receiving designation; those patients are transferred out
• Treats an average of 40-60 patients per day with variable diagnoses including trauma, STEMI, stroke, hunting injuries, MVAs, and farming accidents
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:3-4 during the day, increasing at night, with only 2 RNs on duty between 3am-7am
• ED Physician in house 24/7 along with mid-levels
• Respiratory Therapy in house 24/7 assisting with ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs as needed
• No dedicated monitor techs; central monitoring station with RN reading strips
• X-ray located down the hall and CT located a short distance away, both available 24/7
• 24/7 phlebotomy coverage for lab draws
• 12-hour night shifts with variable start times
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required
• Holiday requirements include at least 2 of 3 winter holidays, otherwise every other holiday during the contract
• Floating to inpatient units for helping hands as needed
• EMR is a computerized charting system currently transitioning from Cerner to Epic
• Charge nurse typically takes an assignment during scheduled shifts

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), and TNCC
• BSN not required for this position
• Travelers may be asked to perform triage duties after reviewing facility policies and procedures

Additional Information

• Provide emergency department nursing care across a variety of trauma and acute presentations
• May utilize attached ACU rooms for overflow when ER holding area reaches capacity
• Any room can be converted into a psych/seclusion room as needed
• No 24/7 in-house security; relies on maintenance staff, local PD, and internal code backup for emergencies
• Support staff includes CNAs, medics, and LPNs who float to assist with tasks as needed
• Unit orientation includes computer-based training plus 2 days of floor orientation covering policies and department-specific procedures
• Dress code allows any solid color scrubs that are clean and professional
• On-call/standby is voluntary with no pay if called off
• First-time travelers and duo placements are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 80 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
• Candidates who previously worked for the facility as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission
• All clinicians are required to clock in and out at the facility