Med-Surg/Oncology RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Oncology position at a Level II Trauma facility in Bismarck, ND, requiring a ND or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Oncology unit in a Level II Trauma hospital setting
• 31-bed unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses include stroke (non-thrombectomy), HTN, COPD, cellulitis, CHF, A-fib (non-RVR), chest pain, post-ICU MI, AMS/behavioral, oncology, and surgical overflow (no joints or craniotomies)
• Oncology patients are managed by core nursing staff; no oncology provider is in-house on the current day shift
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4-5 on days, 1:5-6 on nights
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Lasix and Heparin
• BiPAP (stable) and established trach patients with blow-by oxygen are present on the unit
• Monitor techs handle telemetry strip interpretation; RNs are not required to read and interpret their own strips
• Charting is done in Epic
• 12-hour shifts, days (0700-1930), with every other weekend required
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units; may float to ER holds occasionally; no float to mom/baby; a tele RN will cover strip interpretation if floated to a tele unit
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Block scheduling may be considered if unit needs are met

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Epic EMR experience (used on unit)
• Experience with trach and BiPAP preferred but not required
• Lasix drip titration experience preferred but not required
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 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

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates who have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and are limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
• Unit orientation consists of 1-2 shifts on the floor
• A charge nurse is present on each shift and serves as a resource for both shifts, typically without a patient assignment unless there is a staffing need
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit at a 1:8 ratio
• No specific scrub color requirement
• The unit is described as having a strong team culture with a family-oriented environment where travelers are supported