Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lansing, MI
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 1:00 PM – 1:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Center designations, including a Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Floating to Pediatrics may be required.
• Weekend requirement: Work 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; may work 1 to all 3 weekend days.
• No on-call duties.
• High patient-to-nurse ratios expected (typically 1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during busy times or holidays).

Required Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience with Level I trauma experience required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) — ATCN accepted as alternative
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) preferred but not required
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• EPIC electronic health record charting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration.
• Triage experience.
• Open to first-time travel nurses.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required.
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and others as applicable.
• Physical exam within 12 months noting latex sensitivity.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination.
  • Negative 2-step TB test or chest X-ray if positive.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via vaccines or titers.
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination.
  • Varicella immunity via vaccines or titers.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test including THC within 30 days of start (no medical marijuana cards or dilute screens accepted).
• N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Facility-specific modules and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required prior to or at orientation.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) requests allowed for July; RTO must be submitted at time of application.
• Modules related to orientation are not billable; candidates should allow approximately 5 hours for completion.
• Two professional references required from previous employers.
• Resume with 7-year work history and skills checklist required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity emergency setting with a supportive team and a structured weekend schedule. Candidates should be prepared for fast-paced, high-ratio patient care and have strong trauma nursing skills.