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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Oncology RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and a ND or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg-Oncology unit in an acute care hospital, Trauma Level 2
• 31-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with strokes, HTN, COPD, cellulitis, CHF, A-fib, chest pain, post-ICU MI, AMS/behavioral, some tele, and surgical overflow
• Core staff administers chemotherapy, though no on-site oncology provider is currently available
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Lasix and Heparin
• Charge Nurse available as a resource on each shift
• Patient care techs on unit at a 1:8 ratio
• Tele/monitor techs available; RNs are not required to read or interpret telemetry strips
• BiPAP and trach care involves stable patients with established airways and blow-by oxygen
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930) with possible block scheduling
• Every other weekend required; holiday coverage as needed
• No call or standby requirements
• Floats to other Med/Surg units and occasionally ER holds; not required to float to mom/baby units

Requirements

• Active RN license (ND State or Compact/NLC)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Experience with trach and BiPAP preferred but not required
• Lasix experience preferred but not required
• Driver's license copy required 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, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg-Oncology unit with a focus on chemotherapy administration
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• No specific scrub color or dress code required
• Great unit culture with a family-oriented, team-based environment that supports travelers
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI or Dignity Health) within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission