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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring MI licensure and Level I trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an Emergency Department within a Level I Trauma Center
• Frequent assignment to the behavioral health unit
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6, occasionally as high as 1:8 during peak times and holidays
• Float to pediatric emergency unit may be required
• Day shift schedule: three 12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30)
• Every 4 weeks, scheduled to work 3 weekends (Fri-Sun), with variable days per weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR system; Epic experience required or training provided during orientation
• Primary assignment may be in behavioral health section of the ED
• Role includes caring for trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric, and behavioral health patients
• Team environment with multidisciplinary support
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Maximum 5 days RTO per assignment; RTO must be submitted at application and additional RTO will not be approved
• RTO not permitted from 3/27–4/12
• Returning staff must have a one-year gap from previous employment
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Orientation includes Epic EMR training as needed

Requirements

• Active unrestricted MI RN license required by start date; compact licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level I trauma emergency department experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS (AHA), PALS, TNCC, NIHSS
• ENPC certification preferred
• Must be able to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience with continuous IV and procedural sedation preferred
• Triage experience preferred
• High school diploma or proof of HS education required

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-651814. 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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