Med Surg RN
Bismarck, ND
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Bismarck, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays as Needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Manage a diverse patient population including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, urology procedures, abdominal surgeries (lap appy, bowel resection), bariatrics, and medical overflow
• Care for patients with hemovacs, JP drains, colostomies, PCA pumps, TPN, and occasional heparin drips
• Facilitate early ambulation and post-operative recovery; perform bedside shift report as a standard expectation
• Float to medical and telemetry units as needed, assisting with medical patients in those areas
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs (1:12 ratio), and remote telemetry monitor techs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in the state of North Dakota
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Surgical or post-operative nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with early ambulation protocols
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Join a close-knit unit known for a positive, collaborative culture
• Block scheduling may be considered when unit needs are met, offering potential schedule flexibility