ICU Registered Nurse
Dickinson, ND
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
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

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC / TCAR or experience with trauma patient care

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips typical to an ICU setting
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips (no telemetry techs on unit)
• Respiratory therapy equipment management ranges from nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• No charge nurse on the unit; ER manages ICU
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on the unit

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Schedule created by director (no self-scheduling)
• Weekend and holiday work as needed
• Floating to Medical-Surgical or ER for 1:1 assignments
• Unit-specific orientation: 3 shifts (12 hours each)

Additional Information

• No clinical involvement outside ICU duties
• Fit testing required; facial hair may disqualify due to inability to pass fit test for respiratory protection
• Scrub color: Navy
• Successful nurses are coachable, motivated, able to identify and coach unsafe situations, and work well in a team
• 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

This position is ideal for ICU nurses with trauma experience and required certifications looking for a 13-week contract in a small ICU setting.