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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareKalamazoo, MITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.25
Weekly
$1,845
Yearly (full-time)
$95,940
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $51.25/hour — 13% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Michigan ($45.34/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Contract in Kalamazoo, MI

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse and provide compassionate, high-quality care across the lifespan. This 13-week Michigan travel nursing opportunity offers day shifts in a high-volume emergency setting with exposure to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Kalamazoo combines a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to vibrant dining, arts, outdoor recreation, and the broader West Michigan region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Assignment Type: Emergency Department travel contract
  • Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks, with an opportunity to request an extension of up to 26 weeks
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; 36 hours per week
  • Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
  • Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
  • Call: None
  • Block Scheduling: Not available
  • Charting: Epic experience preferred

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse license in Michigan
  • At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience; 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room experience preferred
  • Emergency Department nursing experience with adult and pediatric patients preferred
  • Level I trauma experience strongly recommended
  • Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications from the American Heart Association or recognized issuing organization
  • ENPC, NIHSS, and CPI certifications are preferred
  • Ability to complete required orientation and annual learning modules
  • Supervisor-level professional references required
  • Annual influenza vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered according to applicable policy

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Assess, triage, and provide evidence-based emergency nursing care to patients with a wide range of emergent and urgent conditions
  • Deliver safe, age-appropriate care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
  • Monitor patient responses to treatment and promptly communicate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary care team
  • Administer medications and treatments, assist with emergency interventions, and support stabilization of critically ill patients
  • Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, phlebotomy, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the care team
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic health record
  • Participate in required weekend and holiday coverage while maintaining a patient-centered approach

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

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