Emergency Room RN
Iron Mountain, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

ER RN Travel Job - Iron Mountain, Michigan

Position Details

• Specialty: ER RN
• Location: Iron Mountain, Michigan
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• TNCC

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Open to first-time travelers and duo assignments
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Facility & Unit Information

• Trauma Level IV (No stroke or STEMI receiving; these patients are sent out)
• 14 beds with 2 trauma bays
• Fast Track available with 3 designated rooms
• Separate triage area with 2 rooms; travelers may triage after policy review
• Holding areas intermixed with ER and attached Acute Care Unit (ACU) rooms for overflow
• Psych/seclusion rooms available; any room can be converted as needed
• No 24/7 in-house security; relies on maintenance and local police backup
• Average patient volume: 40-60 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3-4 during the day; fewer nurses at night (2 RNs from 3 am to 7 am)

Common Patient Types & Diagnoses

• Trauma cases
• STEMI and stroke patients (sent out)
• Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)
• Agricultural injuries (farmers, hunting accidents)
• Variable common drips

Staffing & Support

• ED Physicians and Mid-Levels available 24/7 in-house
• Charge nurse takes assignments, with various shift coverage (day and evening)
• Support staff includes CNAs, medics, and LPNs floating for tasks; no dedicated ER team
• Respiratory Therapists (RT) available 24/7 performing ABGs, breathing treatments, and EKG assistance
• No monitor techs; RNs read their own cardiac strips
• X-Ray and CT available 24/7 nearby
• Phlebotomy available 24/7; RNs do not draw labs

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift lengths: 7, 10, or 12 hours; typical shifts include 3 pm and 7 pm starts, possibly 12 pm
• Scheduling done by manager; no block scheduling; attempts to avoid 1-on/1-off rotations
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holiday requirement: 2 out of 3 holidays during winter, otherwise every other holiday
• Call/standby: volunteer basis, no pay for going home early
• Floating: may be required to float to inpatient units for assistance

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation includes computer-based training plus 2 days of floor orientation and policy review
• Dress code: any solid color, clean and professional attire

Additional Notes

• Clinicians who have previously worked for this healthcare system must have a 6-month gap before reapplying
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility