Med Surg/Peds RN
Dickinson, ND
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med Surg/Peds) - North Dakota

Job Details

• Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night rotation
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
• Unit Size: 17 beds (14 inpatient, 3 observation)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4
  • Nights: 1:5
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Holiday Requirement: None
• Floating: May float to ED/ICU for 1:1 assignments as needed
• Orientation: 1 unit-specific orientation shift (12 hours), or one night and one day if needed
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Patient Population & Care

• Adults and pediatric patients
• Common diagnoses: UTI, altered mental status, pneumonia, COPD
• Pediatrician on call (not in-house); pediatric patients not managed by hospitalists
• Respiratory therapy equipment present (BiPAP occasionally); RNs troubleshoot but do not manage vents
• Telemetry monitors used; Med Surg/Peds nurses apply telemetry leads but do not interpret strips (ICU monitors telemetry and reads strips)
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• Nurse aides/patient care techs support the unit:

  • Day shift: 2 aides per 15 patients
  • Night shift: 1 aide

Clinical Responsibilities

• No clinical involvement beyond nursing scope (e.g., no ventilator management)
• RNs do not titrate drips
• Common IV infusions: electrolytes, hypertensive medications, diuretics (rarely continuous infusion)
• Do not titrate hypertensive or hypotensive medications

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Current RN license appropriate for North Dakota
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Additional Information

• Fit testing required; facial hair may disqualify due to inability to pass fit test or use PAPR
• Radius rule: candidates must live within 50 miles and may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related healthcare system facilities
• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO extensions allowed
• Successful nurses on this unit are communicative, motivated, approachable, team-oriented, and proactive in asking questions
• Documentation can be challenging; attention to detail is important

This position is ideal for RNs with Med Surg and Pediatric experience seeking a 13-week contract with day/night rotation in a small hospital setting.