Medical-Surgical RN (3CC Unit)
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position in an acute care hospital with a trauma level 2 designation and rotating day/night 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Med Surg 3CC unit of an acute care hospital
• Unit has 30 beds and serves adult patients primarily recovering from surgical procedures such as total joint replacement, spinal surgery, urology, abdominal surgeries, and bariatrics, as well as medical overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Uses Epic EMR; prior experience preferred but not required
• 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night), 7:00-19:30 and 19:00-07:30; rotation will not occur more than weekly, and block scheduling may be considered based on unit needs
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• May float to medical and telemetry units as required
• Remote telemetry packs are used with a monitor tech for interpretation
• Daily responsibilities include caring for post-surgical and medical overflow patients, managing drains, PCA pumps, TPN, and colostomies
• No requirement to titrate drips, though may occasionally handle set-rate heparin drips and other infusions
• Bedside shift report is standard practice
• RN does not interpret telemetry strips; a monitor tech is available
• RT manages respiratory treatments and RNs handle nasal cannula support
• Team includes charge nurse on both shifts who may take low acuity assignments at night and tech support with a ratio of 1 tech per 12 patients
• Scrub attire of any color is permitted
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront and limited to 7 days within a 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact) required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required
• Surgical, post-op, and early ambulation experience preferred
• Must provide a copy of driver's license
• Two references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Cannot have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts