ER Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 1:00 PM to 1:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Emergency Room nursing position at a Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Center designations, including a Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Floating to Pediatrics possible.
• 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

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• 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) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Experience

• 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 and Social Security Card.
• 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 and transcript/diploma as applicable
• E-Verify, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of assignment start.
• 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 Qgold within 2 months (or chest x-ray if positive)
  • MMR immunity (2 vaccines or titers)
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or titers)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (required 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 (modules not billable).
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit-specific exams (no expiration).
• References: 2 from previous employers.
• Resume with 7-year work history and skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) requests allowed for July; RTO must be submitted at time of application.
• Locals are accepted with same pay as travelers.
• Modules must be completed prior to starting on the floor; orientation attendance allowed if modules are delayed but no patient care until completion.
• High acuity environment with potential for high patient ratios.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; unit accepts first-time travelers.