ER Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per 4-week schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

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: Must work 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; may be scheduled for 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

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must be current throughout assignment).
• Social Security Card.
• E-Verify compliance.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year Social Security Number Trace
  • National Criminal History Search (7 years)
  • National Sex Offender Database Search
  • FACIS Level 3 Search
  • Education verification (highest level required)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of assignment start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, noting latex sensitivity.
• N95 Fit Test record within 12 months, updated annually (specific approved mask types required).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire annually
  • 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 (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start (medical marijuana cards or dilute screens not accepted).
• Completion of facility-specific modules and competency exams (some completed onsite at orientation).
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.
• Resume with 7-year work history and 2 references from previous employers.
• Skills checklist and employment application required.

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.
• Candidates must acknowledge and accept the high patient ratios and weekend requirements.

This position is suitable for ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan. First-time travelers are welcome.