Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Oncology position requiring a ND or compact RN license and at least 2 years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 31-bed Med/Surg-Oncology unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Serve adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including stroke, CHF, COPD, cellulitis, chest pain, MI post-ICU, AMS/behavioral, select oncology cases, and surgical overflow (no joints or cranis)
• Unit functions as a stroke unit with some acute cases (no thrombectomies)
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Shifts are 12 hours, day shift, with every other weekend required
• First to float to other Med/Surg units; will occasionally float to ER holds or Tele (with tele monitoring supported by dedicated staff)
• Epic EMR system is used
• Charge nurse available on every shift, nurse aides present (1:8 ratio)
• Use of BiPAP and care for established trach patients, with blow by oxygen
• RNs titrate common drips and perform care for patients with BiPAP and trachs (no vent management required)
• RNs are not required to interpret telemetry strips; monitor techs and tele packs are available
• No specific scrub color required
• 1-2 shifts of unit-based orientation provided
• Supportive, family-oriented team culture with strong collaboration
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) per 13-week contract must be declared up front; additional RTO will not be approved

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years recent acute Med/Surg experience
• Experience with titrating drips such as Lasix and Heparin preferred, but not required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the past 3 years
• Copy of valid driver's license required
• Must not have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the last 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