Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

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

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a Level 1 Trauma Center with Stroke and Heart Center capabilities, including a Pediatric Emergency Department. The role involves working in a high-acuity environment with patient ratios typically ranging from 1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during busy periods or holidays.

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts required: 3 weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule
• Floating to Pediatrics possible
• No on-call duties

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Michigan RN license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN as an alternative
• NIH Stroke Certification
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) preferred but not mandatory

Experience

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
• Triage experience
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience not required)

Additional Information

• High patient-to-nurse ratios expected (1:5-6, up to 1:8)
• Must agree to weekend schedule requirements
• Modules related to orientation are not billable and require approximately 5 hours

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months noting latex sensitivity
• OSHA Respirator Fit Mask form completed prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray if positive PPD, plus annual TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (THC included, no medical marijuana cards accepted)
• Flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References from previous employers (minimum 2)
• Current resume with 7-year work history
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required by unit

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an ER Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years ER experience and Level I trauma experience. The role requires multiple certifications and the ability to work a demanding weekend schedule in a high-acuity trauma center environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.