ER Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Center designations, including a Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Schedule includes working 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; weekend shifts may vary from 1 to all 3 days.
• Floating to Pediatrics possible.
• High patient-to-nurse ratios expected (typically 1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during busy times or holidays).
• No on-call required.
• EPIC charting system used.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or 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, 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).
• Completion of facility-specific modules and orientation safety manual acknowledgment prior to or at orientation.
• Competency exams as required by unit.
• Resume with 7-year work history and 2 references from previous employers.
• Skill inventory checklist.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) requests allowed for July.
• Modules related to orientation are not billable; candidates should allow approximately 5 hours for completion.
• Fingerprinting via Michigan LARA required only for certain locations, not applicable here unless specified.
• Traveler must acknowledge and be prepared for high patient ratios and weekend work requirements.

This position is ideal for ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department environment.