Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• On Call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Work 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; may work 1 to all 3 weekend days
• Floating: Yes, may float to Pediatrics
• Holiday Policy: Must work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); allowed one holiday off (cannot take both the day before/after and the holiday itself)

Unit Information

• Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Heart Center, and Pediatric Emergency Department
• Patient ratios currently high (1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during busy times/holidays)

Required Certifications

• State Nursing License (Michigan)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN
• NIH Stroke Certification
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Preferred for ER

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Level I trauma experience required
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• EPIC electronic charting experience

Preferred Experience

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

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Traveler must submit Return to Office (RTO) at time of application; no changes allowed later
• Modules related to orientation are completed onsite; time spent on some modules prior to start is unpaid
• High patient ratios expected; traveler must acknowledge and be prepared to work under these conditions
• No billable hours for orientation modules (approx. 5 hours)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must be current throughout assignment)
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify documentation
• Background Check (within 30 days of start; includes 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days)
• Highest level of education verification required
• Physical Exam within 12 months (must note latex sensitivity)
• Fit Mask OSHA Respirator Form completed at least 1 week prior to start; fit testing onsite
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or boosters/declination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or boosters/declination
• 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start (no medical marijuana cards or dilute screens accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• 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 ER Registered Nurse position in Lansing, Michigan, at a Level 1 Trauma Center with a 13-week contract length. The role requires strong trauma experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work weekends and major holidays. High patient ratios and floating to pediatrics are expected. Comprehensive documentation and compliance with health and background checks are mandatory.