Location: Grand Ledge, Michigan

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts — Day shift options: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Night shift options: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM. Position provides 24-hour emergency coverage; specific shift assignments vary by schedule (rotating day/night coverage).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $245 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients of all ages in a busy ER environment
• Triage, evaluate, and stabilize acute and urgent presentations efficiently and compassionately
• Order and interpret imaging (CT, X-ray) and laboratory studies and act on results promptly
• Perform and supervise necessary procedures and coordinate with surgical services when needed
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Document patient encounters accurately using the facility’s timekeeping/EMR systems (DocTime for clock in/out)
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine (explicit requirement)
• Physician (MD or DO) credentialed to practice emergency medicine
• Active state medical license in Michigan or ability to obtain licensure in Michigan
• Current immunization/titer documentation required: Hep B, MMR, Varicella; flu for current season; COVID documentation; TB within 12 months; TDAP within last 10 years
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced ER with projected volumes up to ~40 patients/day
• Familiarity with DocTime or willingness to follow site timekeeping procedures
• Malpractice coverage arrangements (facility requires malpractice to be included per policy)

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical judgment in emergency medicine and acute care workflows
• Experience with CT and X-ray utilization and interpretation in the ED setting
• Ability to manage high patient volumes and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in emergency procedures and stabilization techniques
• Effective communication and teamwork skills across nursing, lab, and surgical teams
• Familiarity with electronic timekeeping/EMR systems (DocTime experience a plus)
• Knowledge of occupational health clearance requirements and credentialing process

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — clinicians who collaborate and have your back
• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation so you ramp in confidently
• Paid travel and lodging support for contract physicians (per facility policy)
• Malpractice coverage assistance included
• Licensure and credentialing guidance to help you get started
• Access to robust radiology and lab support (24/7 CT and X‑ray; 24/7 lab)
• Opportunity to work at a growing ER seeing increasing patient volumes — great for building experience
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Ledge, Michigan

Explore the charm of Grand Ledge and the greater Lansing area during your contract. Walk the scenic sandstone ledges and riverfront in downtown Grand Ledge, paddle or fish on the Grand River/Red Cedar, and enjoy local parks and trails for running or biking. A short drive takes you to Lansing and East Lansing — visit Michigan State University’s campus, catch a performance at the Wharton Center, explore Impression 5 Science Center or the Michigan History Museum, or spend a relaxed day at Potter Park Zoo. The area also has cozy local restaurants, breweries, and weekend farmers markets — great for unwinding between shifts.

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