Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lansing, MI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 Stroke and Heart Center designations, including a Pediatric Emergency Department. The unit experiences high patient-to-nurse ratios (typically 1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during busy times and holidays).

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts required: 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule
• May be scheduled for 1 to all 3 weekend days
• Floating to Pediatrics possible
• No on-call required

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (Level I trauma experience required)
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with EPIC charting system
• 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 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

Preferred Experience

• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
• Triage experience

Additional Information

• High patient-to-nurse ratios should be expected and accepted
• Modules related to orientation and facility-specific training are completed onsite and are not billable hours
• No travel experience required; first-time travelers are welcome

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and criminal history
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, noting latex sensitivity
• Drug screening (10-panel with THC) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire submission
• OSHA Respirator Fit Mask form completed prior to start
• References: 2 previous employer references required
• Resume with 7-year work history required
• Skill checklist and competency exams specific to unit required

Summary

This ER travel nurse position requires a minimum of 2 years of ER experience with Level I trauma exposure and multiple advanced certifications. The role involves working multiple weekends, floating to pediatrics, and managing high patient ratios in a busy Level 1 Trauma Center. First-time travelers are accepted. Compliance with extensive documentation and health requirements is mandatory.