Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Turtle Lake, ND
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Department: ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed Unit
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Critical Access (Rural Location)
- # of Beds: 25    
- How many years of experience required?: 2 yrs 
- Previous Travel experience required?: no 
- EMR: EPIC 
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:8. Utilize team nursing    
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients:    Dementia, dependent older adults, diabetes, rehab/restorative care post acute illness, IV medication, fluid and blood administration, COVID, wounds, initial care of trauma patients in the ER, exacerbation of chronic illnesses, Geriatric population, general rehab post-surgery.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Understanding of dementia, stroke, skin care geriatric patient care
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?:    Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips:    Electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, blood transfusions
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Yes
- Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Team assignment, not individual assignments 
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?:    Yes - Nurse Aides/CNA on each shift 
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Patient managed CPAP only 
- Are RNs required to do anything with RT Equipment besides troubleshoot?: no 
- Do you have Tele/Monitor Techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips? RNs must read and interpret
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12hr Shifts,  0645-1915, 1845-0715
- Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?: Team scheduling, block scheduling is possible- must be requested
- Weekend Requirement:    Every other
- Holiday Requirement: Alternating/As scheduled- usually every other holiday
- Is there call or a standby requirement? No
- Floating Requirements: ER / Medsurg Support
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Scrubs, no specific color 
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 3

Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.