The UM Adult ED is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 87 beds, capable of cardiac monitoring, and includes 5 resuscitation bays. The Emergency Critical Care Center (EC3), is a section of the Adult Emergency Department, that offers specialized care for the severely ill or injured adult emergency patient. This Center has 15 critical care beds available for those patients needing critical care. Our Registered Nurses care for patients who present with a variety of injuries or ailments, ranging from minor to life-threatening. Nursing staff will receive the specialized training necessary to care for patients within the specific areas of our department, for example triage and resuscitation. Documentation occurs for all patients in an electronic medical record. The University of Michigan Health is a Magnet recognized hospital. We have recently been named #1 hospital in Michigan by US News and World Report for 2025-26!
Expectations of the position:
Successful candidate must obtain ACLS during orientation, and obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 6 months post orientation to maintain position. These will be obtained through UMHS Emergency Department.