Medical-Surgical RN
Fargo, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Med/Surg travel assignment at a Level 1 trauma facility, requiring at least 1 year of large hospital experience and Epic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• 32-bed inpatient Medical Specialty Unit (7CD) in an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital with 250+ beds
• Adult medical/surgical patient population, including patients experiencing behavioral disturbances
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
• 12-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule; specific rotation depends on unit needs and may vary cycle to cycle
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating required to any Med/Surg unit across all three Fargo campuses as needed
• Equipment includes telemetry, Philips monitors, bladder scanner, AcuVein, and Omnicell
• Epic EMR used; experience required
• All rooms are private with a bathroom and mobility aids for safe patient handling
• Collaborative, inter-professional care environment working alongside physicians and other clinical colleagues
• Candidates must badge in and out at the facility
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Candidates living between 60 and 80 miles of the facility may be considered but are subject to a reduced travel pay rate
• Candidates with previous employment at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date
• Self-scheduling is available, though schedule adjustments may occur to balance unit needs; time off not on the contract may require finding a shift trade
• Travel experience preferred

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (AHA only; no pending certifications accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience in a large hospital setting (250+ beds)
• Level 1 trauma center experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to float to Med/Surg units across multiple campuses
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years in the same specialty
• Resume must have no employment gaps exceeding 30 days
• Active certifications required at time of consideration (no pending certifications)

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