American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lansing, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in a Level I Trauma Center with MI RN licensure required and significant trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department of a Level I Trauma, Stroke, and Heart Center with a Pediatric Emergency Department
• High patient ratios are common, typically 1:5-6, but may reach up to 8 during high census or holidays
• 12-hour night shifts (19:00–07:30), three shifts per week
• Weekend work required, with 3 weekends (Friday through Sunday) scheduled per 4-week cycle; could be scheduled one, two, or all three days per weekend
• Float to Pediatrics may be required
• No on-call duties
• Role includes rapid assessment and care of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric emergency patients
• Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), with a maximum of one holiday off per assignment
• All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application; no additional RTO will be approved later
• RTO not allowed during 11/28-11/30, 12/19-12/21, and 12/26-12/28
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Returning employees must wait 12 months before returning
• Initial Epic training will be provided during orientation
• Testing and modules required for pre-employment onboarding

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered MI RN license required by start date (Compact licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS (AHA), PALS, TNCC, NIH
• ENPC strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must provide proof of high school level education
• Experience in IV and procedural sedation and triage preferred
• First time travelers considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-647936. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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