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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications with night shift availability and ER float flexibility.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit within a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• 20-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include CHF, bowel obstruction, A-fib, falls, and swingbed patients
• Nurses are required to titrate drips including insulin, heparin, and Levophed; set-rate drips include amiodarone
• No monitor techs on unit — RNs read and document their own cardiac strips each shift using Mindray monitors
• Nurses manage respiratory equipment (Hamilton C1 ventilator, CPAP, BiPap, high-flow); ventilated patients are not kept on this unit
• MEDITECH EMR used on this unit
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every 3rd weekend required (shifts available 7a–7p or 7p–7a)
• Float to the ER as needed; travelers are not the first to float but flexibility is appreciated
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license, fully active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and PALS (AHA) — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong foundational skills required: patient assessments, infusion pump operation, medication administration, teamwork, and reliability
• A driver's license must be provided for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Critical Access Hospital environment where staff are cross-trained and expected to handle a broad range of clinical situations
• Charge nurse coverage available 24/7; charge nurses do not carry patient assignments, as they also cover the ER
• CNAs and PCTs on the unit assist with vital signs, I&O documentation, and ADLs
• Nursing supervisor available Monday through Friday; no house supervisor on site
• Orientation is 3–6 shifts depending on staff availability
• Schedule is manager-assigned and posted 6 weeks in advance; block scheduling may be available based on staffing needs
• Holiday rotation participation is desired
• No specific scrub color required
• ER experience is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit or CHI-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside firms will be considered