Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Bismarck, ND
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN * * Location The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Care for a position on an acute care unit. This role involves providing care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of diagnoses including strokes, hypertension, COPD, CHF, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, and post-ICU cardiac events, among others. The RN will work in a family-oriented unit committed to teamwork and patient support.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Unit notes indicate a core staff responsible for chemotherapy with no in-house oncology provider on current day.
• Certifications & Qualifications:
  BLS Certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 2 years of related experience. Valid RN license.
• Schedule:
  Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Duties & Responsibilities:
  Provide patient care for adult and geriatric patients, including those with strokes, hypertension, COPD, CHF, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, and cardiac events post-Intensive Care Unit. Support includes troubleshooting ventilator equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow, and oxygen therapy. Read and interpret telemetry strips with support from monitor techs.
• Additional Information:
  Unit maintains a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio during days and 1:5-6 during nights. Common diagnoses include AMS/behavioral issues, some telemetry, surgical overflow, and general adult care. Float to other MedSurg units may be necessary. RNs are required to have at least 2 years of experience and must be certified in BLS and NIHSS. No specific scrub color, and orientation includes 1-2 shifts on the floor. RTO requests should be made upfront for 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits