Pediatric RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Pediatric RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring 2 years of Peds/MS experience and PALS certification.

Details

• Acute care, Level II trauma pediatric unit with 7 beds
• Patient population ages 0-18 including routine stable peds, intermediate peds, and ICU feeder/grower overflow (surgical-ortho, appys, GI, MVAs)
• Common diagnoses include respiratory conditions, diabetes, seizures, failure to thrive, and occasional jaundice/bili babies
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2-3
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with self-scheduling based on seniority; block scheduling may be considered
• Every other weekend or every third weekend required
• 2 holidays per year required
• No call or standby requirements
• Primarily floats to NICU and newborn nursery, with possible use for 1:1 sitting as census fluctuates
• First to float on the unit
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RT equipment includes CPAP, high flow, and nasal cannula with minimal troubleshooting required; RT in house 24/7
• Remote tele monitoring using Phillips monitors; RNs are not required to read or interpret strips
• No charge nurse on shift; two RNs work together to cover the unit
• Additional tech support available when census exceeds 5 patients
• Pediatrician in house 7 days a week until 5pm, on call overnight

Requirements

• Active ND state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Peds/MS nursing experience required
• PICU experience preferred
• NICU experience preferred
• Must be able to titrate drips including Tylenol, Keppra, and Insulin (candidates without insulin experience will be considered)
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a locked, zoo-themed pediatric unit featuring an aquarium room, bathtub room, play rooms, and individually themed patient rooms
• Support pre-op and second phase recovery care for select pediatric patients
• Join a close-knit team; strong communication skills and independence are key to success on this unit
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Not eligible if currently or previously employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO requests will not be approved after submission