Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Devils Lake, ND
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

ER RN Opportunity - Devils Lake, North Dakota

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS

Preferred Certifications:

• NRP
• TNCC

Department & Facility Overview

• ER with 6 beds/trauma bays
• No fast track or separate triage area; travelers will perform triage
• No separate holding or psych/seclusion rooms; ER holds intermixed
• Security not in-house 24/7; local police respond as needed
• Average patient volume: 8-25 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Stable patients: 1:4
  • Critically ill: 1:1 or 1:2
• Diverse patient population with acute illnesses, severe injuries, psychiatric emergencies, traumas (stabbings, shootings, fractures, burns, domestic injuries)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years ER nursing experience required
• Ability to mix medications and assist with respiratory meds, equipment, and intubation
• Preferred previous travel experience but not mandatory
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips

Common Medications & Equipment

• Drips: Insulin, Heparin, Levofed, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Propofol
• Respiratory equipment: Bipap, Ventilator, Glidescope, Heated high flow, Bubble CPAP
• Radiology: X-ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound adjacent to ER
• Phlebotomy: RNs can draw blood from IV starts; lab staff assist if available

Staffing & Support

• 24/7 ED Physician or Mid-Level provider physically present
• Second provider coverage 11am-11pm daily
• Charge nurse/coordinator on each shift for trauma and critical patient support
• Full-time tech support 11am-11pm; float CNA 11pm-11am
• Respiratory Therapist available 6am-6pm in-house, on-call 24/7

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, rotating days and nights (3x12s)
• Weekend requirement: 2 out of every 6 weekends
• Holiday work required; time off requests considered if submitted in advance
• No call or standby requirement; overtime available if needed
• Floating: May float to Medical Surgical unit or behavioral health support based on staffing and skills
• Scrub color: Any

Orientation & Expectations

• Unit-specific orientation: Minimum 2 days
• Fast-paced environment
• Successful nurses demonstrate:

  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Clinical competence
  • Time management
  • Professionalism

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity)
• Return to office (RTO) required upfront; no additional RTO approvals after submission