ED RN
Iron Mountain, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a Michigan RN license and 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Level IV trauma center emergency department with 14 beds and 2 trauma bays
• No stroke or STEMI receiving capability; these patients are transferred out
• Fast Track area with 3 designated rooms and a separate triage area with 2 rooms
• Travelers may perform triage duties after orientation to facility policies
• ER holds managed within the department, with overflow utilizing attached ACU rooms
• Rooms can be converted to psych/seclusion rooms as needed
• Average of 40-60 ED patients treated per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3-4 during the day, increasing overnight, with only 2 RNs on duty from 3am-7am
• Common diagnoses include trauma, STEMI, stroke, hunting incidents, MVAs, and farming accidents
• ED Physician in-house 24/7 along with mid-level providers
• Charge nurse typically takes a patient assignment
• 24/7 support staff includes CNAs, medics, and LPNs who float as needed
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7, assisting with ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKGs as needed
• Central monitoring station used for telemetry, no dedicated monitor techs
• On-site X-ray available 24/7; CT located nearby
• 24/7 phlebotomy coverage for lab draws
• 12-hour shifts with start times of 7am, 10am, 12pm, and 3pm
• Day and evening shifts available
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday requirements include at least 2 of 3 winter holidays, otherwise every other holiday during the contract
• No mandatory call; voluntary low-census opportunities without pay
• May be required to float to inpatient units for helping hands support
• Uses an EMR system currently transitioning to Epic

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ED experience required
• Acute care trauma level IV setting experience
• Duo travelers and first-time travelers welcome to apply

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ER setting treating trauma, cardiac, stroke, and other emergent cases
• Participate in unit-specific orientation including computer-based training and 2 days of floor orientation
• Must clock in and out at the facility
• Dress code requires any solid color scrubs, clean and professional appearance
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local
• Former Marshfield employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to application
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply