ER / Med Surg RN
Turtle Lake, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Dept position at a critical access rural hospital, requiring ND or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of experience across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed units.

Details

• Critical access rural hospital setting with 25 beds across combined ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed unit
• Patient population includes geriatric, dementia, stroke, and dependent older adults alongside rehab/restorative, post-surgical, diabetic, and trauma patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:8 utilizing a team nursing model
• Required to titrate drips including electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Charge nurse present each shift and takes a team assignment rather than individual patients
• CNA/Nurse Aide support available on each shift
• Patient-managed CPAP only; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage other RT equipment
• 12-hour shifts, including 0645-1915 and 1845-0715
• Team and block scheduling available, block scheduling must be requested
• Every other weekend and alternating/every other holiday requirement
• Floating required to ER and MedSurg support areas
• No call or standby requirement
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC, all active and current
• Must have understanding of dementia, stroke, and geriatric skin care
• Experience with titratable IV drips and blood product administration required
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips independently

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed populations including initial trauma care, chronic illness management, and post-surgical rehab
• 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Scrubs required, no specific color designated
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not hold current full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health
• Candidates with prior direct employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with CommonSpirit-affiliated facilities within the past year are not eligible; PRN work through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply