Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lansing, MI
Host Healthcare
4x12 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 in a Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Center capabilities, including a Pediatric Emergency Department. The unit currently experiences high patient-to-nurse ratios (typically 1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during holidays or high census).

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Work: Yes, 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; may be scheduled for 1 to all 3 days each weekend
• Holidays: Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); only one holiday off allowed
• Floating: Yes, may float to Pediatrics
• On Call: No

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (Level I trauma experience required)
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• EPIC charting experience
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (unit accepts first-time travelers)

Required Certifications

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

Preferred Experience

• Continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
• Triage experience

Unit Environment

• Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Center
• Pediatric Emergency Department
• High patient-to-nurse ratios (1:5-6, up to 1:8 during busy times)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation at time of submittal; no late submissions accepted
• Completion of facility-specific modules (some completed onsite at orientation, others prior to start)
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and criminal history
• Health documents including physical exam, immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap), drug screening, and TB testing
• OSHA Respirator Fit Mask form to be completed prior to start
• References: 2 previous employer references required
• Resume with 7-year work history required
• Skill inventory checklist required

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an ER Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of Level I trauma experience, required certifications, and willingness to work weekends and major holidays. The role involves working in a high-acuity, fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center with pediatric and adult emergency care. Prior travel experience is not required, making this suitable for first-time travel nurses.