Med Surg Float RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,131/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care256 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring a ND or compact license and 2 years of med/surg experience.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting on a Med/Surg Float unit (61 combined beds)
- Cares for surgical patients (total joints, fractures, bariatric, urology, general) and medical patients (CHF, CVA, SOB, diabetic issues)
- Patient ratios of 1:5 days and 1:6 nights, with nurse aide support at 1:15
- Uses EPIC EMR
- Telemetry monitoring available with monitor techs reading strips and RN confirmation
- Uses respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow
- 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend and every other holiday required
- On-call/standby requirement with low census day (LCD) provisions
- First to float among staff, with floating required across the unit
- 48 hours per week
Requirements
- Active ND or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of med/surg RN experience required
- No BSN required
- Skills and experience should align with standard med/surg unit requirements
- 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
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to surgical and medical patients on a float pool basis across med/surg units
- Any scrub color permitted
- Unit-specific orientation includes Travel CBO and a float checklist
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
- Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
Facility
CHI Saint Alexius Health
- Short Term Acute Care
- 256 beds
Employer
American Traveler
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Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
Cons
None
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About Bismarck, ND
As a Travel Float Nurse in Bismarck, ND here's what you should know:- Bismarck's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to around 5°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are available in Bismarck, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and demand for temporary housing.
- Bismarck is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Bismarck has a fairly homogenous population with a majority of residents being of European descent.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, cold winters.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Bismarck due to the demand for healthcare professionals in the area.
- Bismarck offers a variety of restaurants, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities.
- You can explore historical sites like Fort Abraham Lincoln, enjoy dinner cruises on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, and visit the North Dakota State Capitol for stunning views.
- The city also has a range of dining and entertainment options, as well as riverfront trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
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