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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center with specialized units including Stroke Center, Heart Center, and Pediatric Emergency Department.

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (ER)
• Required specialty experience: Minimum 2 years (Level I trauma experience required)
• Floating to Pediatrics possible

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts required: 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule
• On-call: No

Required Certifications

• State Nursing License (Michigan)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN as substitute
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification

Required Experience & Skills

• Level I trauma experience required
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• EPIC charting experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
• Triage experience
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience NOT required)

Patient Ratios & Unit Info

• High patient-to-nurse ratios: typically 1:5-6, can be up to 1:8 during busy times or holidays

Additional Requirements

• Must agree to work 3 weekends per 4-week schedule
• Modules related to orientation are not billable; plan for approximately 5 hours of unpaid module time

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and criminal history
• Drug screening (10-panel with THC) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, noting latex sensitivity
• Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, plus annual TB questionnaire
• OSHA respirator fit testing form to be completed prior to start
• References: 2 from previous employers
• Resume with 7-year work history and skills checklist required

Notes

• No prior travel experience required for this position
• Floating to pediatric patients may be required
• High acuity environment with trauma and stroke patients
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation at time of submittal; no changes allowed later

This position is ideal for ER nurses with solid trauma experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center setting.