ICU Registered Nurse – Telemetry & Ventilator Management
Dickinson, ND
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU RN Opportunity

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
Facility: St Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: ICU
• Number of Beds: 4
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 depending on acuity
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Sepsis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Cardiac issues (rate and rhythm control)
  • Medical detox
  • Patients with arterial lines and central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring

Clinical Requirements

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR or experience with trauma patient care
• RN Responsibilities:

  • Titrate drips typical to ICU settings
  • Read and interpret telemetry/monitor strips (no tele/monitor techs on unit)
  • Troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on unit; ER staff oversees ICU
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: None on unit

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shift: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Scheduling: Set by director (no self-scheduling)
• Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Work as needed
• Floating: May float to MS or ER for 1:1 assignments
• Orientation: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, unit-specific
• Scrub Color: Navy

Additional Information

• Fit Testing & Facial Hair Policy:

  • Clinicians with facial hair must pass specific fit tests (3M Aura 1860 or 1870+).
  • If unable to pass, a Portacount test is required but cannot be done with facial hair.
  • PAPR is not available on site. Failure to pass fit testing due to facial hair will result in contract cancellation unless facial hair is removed.
• Attributes for Success: Coachability, motivation, ability to identify and coach unsafe situations, teamwork
• Radius Rule: Must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI or Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals after submission

This position involves no direct clinical involvement beyond ICU nursing duties described.