ER Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

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

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • 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 Experience

• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration.
• Triage experience.
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (must be current throughout assignment).
• Social Security Card.
• E-Verify compliance.
• Background checks within 30 days of assignment start, 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 start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, noting latex sensitivity.
• N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Qgold within 2 months) or chest x-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity (2 MMR vaccines or titers)
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or titers)
• 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 if assignment overlaps flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).
• Facility-specific documents and modules must be completed prior to or at orientation (modules are not billable).
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology and unit-specific).
• Resume with 7-year work history and 2 references from previous employers.
• Skill inventory checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Return-to-Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted at time of application; no additional RTO approvals later.
• No RTO allowed for the month of July.
• Modules related to the unit must be completed before starting floor work; delays may prevent working out of compliance.
• High patient ratios require acknowledgment and readiness to manage workload.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a Level 1 Trauma Center environment, offering night shifts and weekend work with a supportive team and opportunities to float to pediatrics.