Emergency Room (ER) Nurse - Okemos, MI

An opportunity exists for a skilled Registered Nurse with Emergency Room expertise to join a dynamic Level 1 Trauma Center located in Okemos, MI. This contract position offers a challenging and rewarding environment where you will contribute your clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care. The department features specialized units including Stroke, Heart, Pediatric Emergency, and operates under high patient volume conditions requiring resilience and expertise.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Current state nursing license
• Minimum 2 years of Level 1 trauma experience in an ER setting (required)
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS by AHA, PALS, TNCC, NIH (ENPC preferred)
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with EPIC charting system
• Preferred: experience in procedural sedation, triage, continuous IV sedation administration
• Ability to handle high patient-to-nurse ratios, typically 1:5-6, sometimes up to 1:8

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma emergency department
• Deliver treatment supporting Stroke, Heart, and Pediatric emergency services
• Adhere to established protocols for trauma and emergency nursing care
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in a weekend rotation schedule with approximately 3 weekends per 4-week cycle
• Flexibility to float to pediatric emergency services as needed

Schedule:

• Night shifts, 4 twelve-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Additional Information:

• Clinical pass required prior to start
• Return-to-Work order must be submitted upon application; no exceptions
• No RTO allowed from 3/27 to 4/12
• This contract role may suit candidates open to temporary relocation or flexible travel

About Okemos, MI:
Okemos offers a suburban atmosphere with convenient access to metropolitan amenities, making it an inviting place to live and work. The area provides quality schools, parks, and recreational options while being close to major healthcare facilities and urban conveniences.

Interested candidates with ER nursing expertise and trauma experience are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this unique contract opportunity providing both professional growth and valuable experience in a high-acuity environment.