RN Emergency Room | Lansing, Michigan

A highly skilled Registered Nurse with Emergency Room expertise is needed to provide critical care in a Level 1 Trauma Center. This contract opportunity focuses primarily on behavioral health within a specialized emergency department setting. Nurses accepted into this role must demonstrate advanced clinical skills essential for managing complex trauma and emergency cases.

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Lansing blends a vibrant city lifestyle with rich cultural and recreational offerings. It serves as a hub for healthcare, education, and local government. Residents enjoy numerous parks, dining venues, and year-round activities amid a welcoming Midwest community.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active state nursing license
• Minimum 1.5 to 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience, with Level 1 trauma experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS (AHA), PALS, and TNCC mandatory; ENPC preferred
• Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration highly desirable
• Prior exposure to triage processes
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic charting system preferred
• Ability to manage high patient-to-nurse ratios (typically 1:5-6, potentially up to 1:8 during peak times)
• Open to first-time travelers or local nurses accepting single contracts

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional emergency and behavioral health nursing care in a fast-paced trauma and stroke center environment
• Maintain patient safety and clinical standards under fluctuating patient volumes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support complex patient needs
• Adhere strictly to scheduling requirements including working 3 weekends out of every 4 (Fri-Sun) and 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)
• Flexibility to work two of three major holidays with one holiday off granted

Additional Details:

• Scheduled floating to pediatric units may occur
• Modules completed during the contract are not billable work hours; plan for approximately 5 hours of additional training
• Timely submission of required requests off (RTO) is critical; no exceptions after initial approval

This is a contract role starting immediately with duration at least through early January. Candidates must be prepared to meet the demands of a Level 1 trauma center while providing compassionate emergency care.

Take the next step to advance your emergency nursing career with this challenging and rewarding contract opportunity. Apply today to be considered for placement in this critical care position.