Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fargo, ND
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary

The Med Surg Resource Team/Float Pool is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on medical-surgical nursing and floating between various units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications through various routes and document all care provided.
• Provide wound care, line care, and drain care as per protocol.
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and patient management.
• Float between med-surg units, including specialty areas such as oncology, trauma, cardiac, and neuro.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Dakota or a compact state.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a busy medical surgical unit, with float pool experience preferred.
• Current certifications in BLS (AHA) and NIHSS required.
• Experience in a level 2 trauma center or higher is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience with Epic EMR is mandatory.

Work Schedule

This position offers 12-hour shifts, with a requirement to work every other weekend and holiday. There is an option for 36 or 48 hours per week. Nurses will receive daily notifications regarding their unit assignments.

Unit Information

The Med Surg units have bed sizes that range from 24 to 47, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night. Staff members are expected to adapt quickly to different patient needs and unit demands.

Orientation and Training

Orientation includes a full shift on a med-surg unit, as well as team expectations and facility tours during the initial week of employment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced hospital environment with 250+ beds.
• Ability to thrive in a resource pool setting.
• Flexibility to float between various departments as necessary.

If you are a skilled RN looking to advance your career in a supportive and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.