Prime Staffing 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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) | Days
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a high-acuity assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, Stroke Center, Heart Center, and Pediatric Emergency Department. This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong trauma and emergency nursing experience.
Assignment Details
- Shift: Days (3x12 Hours)
- Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Start Date: ASAP
- On-Call Requirement: None
- Block Scheduling: Not Available
- Floating: Yes – May float to Pediatric Emergency Department as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Travel experience preferred
- First-time travelers accepted
- Strong emergency nursing background required
Required Certifications
- Active State RN License
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
- TNCC
Preferred Certifications
Facility Highlights
- Level I Trauma Center
- Stroke Center
- Heart Center
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Approximately 100 ER Beds
- Daily Census: 250 Patients
- 62 Private Patient Rooms
- 48 Adult Treatment Rooms
- 14 Pediatric Treatment Rooms
- 4 Resuscitation Rooms
- Epic EMR
Patient Population
- Infants
- Pediatrics
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Staffing & Ratios
- Typical Day Ratio: 1:5
- Typical Night Ratio: 1:6
- Weekend Ratio: 1:5
- Ratios may increase to 1:6–8 during high census periods, holidays, or low-acuity assignments.
Candidate Acknowledgment Required:
- Comfortable working in high-volume environments with variable patient ratios.
- Willing to work 3 weekends (Friday–Sunday) during a 4-week schedule rotation.
Weekend Requirement
- Up to 3 weekends per 4-week schedule.
- May be scheduled for one, two, or all three days of the weekend depending on department needs.
Required Clinical Skills
Emergency & Trauma Care
- Level I Trauma patient management
- Neuro-trauma care
- Orthopedic trauma
- Triage
- Stroke (CVA) management
- Trauma resuscitation
- Isolation precautions and PPE compliance
Cardiac & Critical Care
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias
- IV vasopressor administration
- Cardiac emergency response
IV Therapy & Vascular Access
- Starting and maintaining IVs
- Central line care and management
- Blood product administration
- Phlebotomy
Respiratory Care
- BiPAP/CPAP management
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpretation
- Ventilator patient care
Sedation & Emergency Medications
- Continuous IV sedation
- Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
Pediatric Emergency Care
- Head injuries
- Near drowning
- Pediatric emergency stabilization
Trauma Procedures
- Gunshot wound management
- Traumatic amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
Interdisciplinary Support
- IV Team
- Respiratory Services
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology
- Pharmacy
- Social Services
- Lift Team
- Rapid Response Team
- Transportation Services
- Unit Secretary
- Interpretation Services
Unit Highlights
The Emergency Department serves as a regional center of excellence for:
- Trauma Care
- Stroke Care
- Cardiac Emergencies
- Bariatric Services
- Pediatric Emergency Care
The department utilizes:
- 5-Level Triage System
- Advanced Nursing Guidelines
- Dedicated ER Case Management RNs
- SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) RNs
- Ground Critical Care Transport Team
Important Notes
- Local candidates are accepted and receive the same pay rate as travelers.
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About Prime Staffing
At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.