ER Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per 4-week schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Centers, including a Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Floating to Pediatrics possible.
• Weekend requirement: Work 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule; may be scheduled for 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 high census or holidays).
• EPIC charting experience required.
• Modules related to orientation are completed onsite and are not billable (approx. 5 hours).

Required Qualifications

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

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

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)
• Michigan Workforce Fingerprinting required only for specific locations (not applicable here unless specified).
• 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 accepted
  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or Tspot) within 1 year; if positive, negative chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity (2 MMR vaccines or titers) or declination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or titers) or declination
• 10-panel drug screen with THC within 30 days of start (medical marijuana cards or dilute screens not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required for start dates during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).
• Completion of facility-specific documents and orientation safety manual acknowledgment prior to start.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency required (no expiration).
• Resume with 7-year work history and 2 references from previous employers required.
• Skill inventory checklist required.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) requests allowed for July.
• RTO must be submitted at time of application; no later approvals.
• Locals are accepted with same pay as travelers.
• Prior travel experience is not required; unit accepts first-time travelers.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan.