Travel ER RN - $2,041 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Join a high-volume Emergency Department as a travel Registered Nurse in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This 13-week night-shift contract offers emergency nursing professionals the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-acuity care to patients across the lifespan while collaborating with a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team. Kalamazoo is a welcoming Southwest Michigan community known for its vibrant arts and culture, outdoor recreation, walkable neighborhoods, and convenient access to lakes, trails, and regional attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,910
• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays
• Call Requirement: None

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Emergency nursing experience in a high-acuity or Level I trauma environment preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association or an approved provider
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred
• Experience caring for both adult and pediatric emergency patients preferred
• Epic electronic medical record charting experience preferred
• Current influenza vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered according to policy
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and ongoing reassessments for patients with emergency and complex medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient acuity and changing clinical needs
• Administer medications, initiate treatments, monitor patient responses, and recognize changes in condition
• Provide safe, compassionate emergency care to patients ranging from neonates and children to adults and older adults
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies, trauma cases, and other time-sensitive clinical situations
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and phlebotomy
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families while supporting safe transitions, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Maintain a calm, organized, and patient-centered approach in a busy Emergency Department environment

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and bring your emergency care expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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