Emergency Department RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level II trauma center requiring ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and a ND or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level II trauma center Emergency Department with 21 beds including a fast track area
• Treats 50-60 patients per day, primarily ESI Level 3, with some Level 4 and rare Level 1 cases
• Patient population spans pediatric to geriatric, including trauma, CVA, STEMI, SOB, and abdominal pain cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 based on acuity, occasionally 1:5 with boarding patients
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Separate triage area and one psych/seclusion room with camera monitoring
• Security staffed in-house 24/7 within the ED
• 1 ED tech on shift (up to 2 during high census) assisting with EKGs, vitals, and patient care
• RT available in-house but not physically present 24/7, handles respiratory equipment and treatments
• RN responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips at the main nurses station
• RN draws labs via IV starts, with phlebotomy available as a resource
• 12-hour night shifts with varied start times, including 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 11a-11p, 2p-2a, and 7p-7a
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating is rare and limited to task-based or helping-hand assignments
• First to float position
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active ND state or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Trauma and acute care ED experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license 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 emergency department nursing care across a broad patient population including trauma, stroke, and cardiac cases
• Travelers may staff the vertical flow area and may take triage after gaining experience and demonstrating competency
• Charge nurse manages department throughput and assists staff as needed outside of the staffing assignment
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, 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
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shifts per contract