Location: Mount Pleasant, MI

Start Date: 01-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Daily (7 days/week), 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

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 autonomous emergency department patient assessment and management for a broad range of acute presentations
• Independently evaluate, diagnose and initiate treatment plans while consulting the supervising physician as needed
• Document thoroughly in the Cerner EHR and maintain accurate timekeeping using DocTime
• Coordinate care with hospitalists, consultants (Ortho, OB, Gen Surg, Neuro, Urology) and radiology/lab services
• Manage transfers and communicate effectively with EMS/ambulance services and regional referral centers
• Respond to house codes and participate in team-based emergency response when required
• Maintain situational awareness of ED flow (typical daily volume ~20 patients; 25-bed ED) to prioritize care

Qualifications

• NP or PA with national certification and eligibility/ability to obtain Michigan licensure
• Board Certified (site will only accept Board Certified clinicians)
• Extensive Emergency Department experience and comfort with autonomous practice
• Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred/beneficial where applicable
• Current immunizations/documentation or immune titers for Hep B, MMR, Varicella; flu for current season; COVID documentation; TB test within 12 months; TDAP within last 10 years
• Comfort using Cerner EHR and clocking in/out with DocTime (reverse billing site)
• Able to complete credentialing process (estimated ~90 days) prior to start

Education

• Graduate-level clinical degree: NP (MS/ DNP) or PA (MS/PA program completion) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical decision-making in emergency medicine and triage principles
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR workflows and timely documentation
• Familiarity with ED-driven admission and transfer protocols
• Experience coordinating with consultants and hospital services (OR, radiology, lab, blood bank)
• Clear communication with EMS/ambulance dispatch and referral centers
• Comfort responding to in-hospital emergencies and participating in resuscitation teams

Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive ED team that values your autonomy and clinical judgment
• Structured orientation and hands-on training so you feel confident from day one
• Licensure & credentialing support — site notes an estimated 90-day credentialing timeframe
• Help navigating site-specific travel and lodging guidelines (we’ll steer you away from unsupported 3rd-party bookings)
• Occupational health clearance assistance (help with required immunizations and documentation)
• Flexible locum scheduling to fit your life while delivering meaningful clinical work
• Clinical experience with a full-service community hospital and access to on-call consultants
• A workplace that prioritizes safety — 24-hour radiology, lab, OR and blood bank support

Travel Perks: Explore Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant offers a welcoming small-city vibe with plenty to explore on your downtime. Check out Central Michigan University's lively campus events and cultural offerings, visit the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, or try the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort for entertainment and dining. Outdoor enthusiasts can paddle the Chippewa River, explore nearby county parks and trails, or take a short drive to Bay City (~40 minutes) or Lansing (~1 hour 15 minutes) for shopping, museums and larger-city attractions. Local restaurants, farmers markets and community events make weekends enjoyable and easy to fill.

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