Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

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 currently 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
• Floating to Pediatrics possible
• No on-call required

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (Level I trauma experience required)
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• EPIC charting experience
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, high-ratio environment

Certifications Required

• 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

Preferred Experience

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

Additional Notes

• High patient ratios require acknowledgment and readiness to manage workload
• Modules related to orientation and unit-specific training are completed onsite and are not billable hours (approximate 5 hours margin)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Michigan Workforce Fingerprinting not required for this facility
• Physical exam within 12 months, noting latex sensitivity
• OSHA Respirator Fit Mask form completed prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (THC included, medical marijuana cards not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References: 2 from previous employers
• Current resume with 7-year work history
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required by unit

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an ER Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of Level I trauma experience, required certifications, and the ability to work weekends and float to pediatrics. The position is in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center with challenging patient ratios. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: All certifications and documentation must be current and verifiable prior to assignment start.