Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lansing, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• On Call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule. May be scheduled for 1 to all 3 weekend days.
• Floating: Yes, may float to Pediatrics.
• Unit Info:

  • Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Heart Center, and Pediatric Emergency Department.
  • High patient ratios (typically 1:5-6, can be up to 1:8 during busy times or holidays).

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (Level I trauma experience required).
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• EPIC charting experience.
• Must have Level I trauma experience.
• Must agree to work 3 weekends per 4-week schedule.

Preferred Experience

• Unit accepts first-time travelers.
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration.
• Triage experience.

Required Certifications

• Current State Nursing License (Michigan).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) by AHA.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN as a substitute.
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - preferred for ER placements.
• NIH Stroke Certification.

Additional Requirements

• Must have Level I trauma experience.
• Must acknowledge and be prepared for high patient ratios.
• Modules related to orientation and unit-specific training are required but not billable (approx. 5 hours).
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation at time of submittal; no late submissions accepted.
• Background checks and verifications required within specified timeframes (e.g., within 30 days of assignment start).
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start, noting latex sensitivity.
• Fit mask OSHA Respirator Form must be completed at least 1 week prior to start; fit testing done onsite.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination.
• 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start (medical marijuana cards or dilute screens not accepted).
• Flu vaccination required during flu season or signed declination.

Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID required and must be current throughout assignment.
• Social Security Card required.
• E-Verify compliance required.
• Background checks including criminal history, sex offender registry, education verification, and others as applicable.
• Education verification of highest level required.
• References: 2 previous employer references required.
• Resume with 7-year work history required.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required.
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required. First-time travelers are accepted/preferred.

This position is ideal for ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience looking for a travel contract in Michigan with a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role requires weekend availability, multiple certifications, and readiness to work in a high-acuity environment.