Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• On Call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, work 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; may work 1 to all 3 days each weekend
• Floating: Yes, may float to Pediatrics

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (Level I trauma experience required)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• EPIC charting experience
• Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) with only one holiday off allowed
• Comfortable working with high patient ratios (typically 1:5-6, can be up to 1:8 during busy times/holidays)

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

• First-time travelers accepted
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
• Triage experience

Unit Information

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Stroke Center
• Heart Center
• Pediatric Emergency Department

Additional Requirements

• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation at time of submittal; no late submissions accepted
• Modules related to orientation are completed onsite and are not billable hours (approx. 5 hours)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify
• Background Check (within 30 days of assignment start) including:

  • 7-year address history
  • Social Security Number Trace
  • National Criminal History Search (7 years)
  • National Sex Offender Database Search
  • FACIS Level 3 Search
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days)
• Highest level of education verification required
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start (must note latex sensitivity)
• Fit Mask OSHA Respirator Form completed at least 1 week prior to start; fit testing onsite at orientation
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with TB questionnaire annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start (no medical marijuana cards accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• References: 2 from previous employers
• Resume with 7-year work history
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required by unit

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Room requiring a minimum of 2 years ER experience with Level I trauma exposure. The role demands flexibility to work weekends and major holidays, with multiple certifications required. The unit is a Level 1 Trauma Center with high patient ratios, offering experience in a fast-paced, specialized environment.

Note: All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant prior to start.