Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Dickinson, ND
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg / Pediatrics
 

Department: Med-Surg Pediatrics
Patient Population: Adult & Pediatric
Unit Capacity: 17 Beds – 14 Inpatient / 3 Observation
Shift: 12-Hour Shifts
Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Required Certifications: BLS, PALS
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Weekend Requirement: As Needed
Holiday Requirement: None
Floating: ED / ICU for 1:1 Patient Care

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 17-bed Med-Surg/Pediatric unit caring for both adult and pediatric patients.

Pediatric nursing experience is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a team-oriented approach, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to ask questions when clarification is needed. This is a collaborative environment where nurses are expected to work independently while maintaining excellent communication with the care team.

No clinical involvement is required as part of the pre-submission process.

Unit & Patient Population

• 17 total beds
  • 14 inpatient beds
  • 3 observation beds
• Patient population includes adults and pediatric patients
• Common diagnoses include:
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Altered mental status
  • Pneumonia
  • COPD
  • Other general medical conditions

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:4
• Nights: 1:5

Clinical Responsibilities

The RN will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse adult and pediatric patient population, including:

• Performing assessments and monitoring patient conditions.
• Administering medications and treatments according to orders and facility protocols.
• Monitoring patient response to treatment.
• Providing safe and compassionate care to pediatric and adult patients.
• Collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Escalating concerns and changes in patient condition appropriately.

IV Medications & Drips

• RNs are not required to titrate continuous drips.
• Medications commonly encountered may include:
  • Electrolyte replacements
  • Hypertensive medications
  • Diuretics
• Hypertensive or hypotensive medications are not titrated by the RN.
• Continuous diuretic infusions are rare.

Charge Nurse & Support Staff

Charge Nurse

• Charge Nurse is available on each shift.
• Charge Nurses do take a patient assignment based on staffing and unit needs.

Nurse Aides

• Days: 2 Nurse Aides
• Nights: 1 Nurse Aide
• Approximately 2 aides per 15 patients when fully staffed.

Pediatric Coverage

• A Pediatrician is not physically in-house 24/7.
• Pediatrician coverage is available on call.
• Pediatric patients are not managed by the hospitalist service.

Respiratory Support

• No mechanical ventilators are utilized on the Med-Surg/Pediatric unit.
• Occasional BiPAP patients may be cared for.
• Respiratory Therapy primarily manages BiPAP and respiratory equipment.

Telemetry

• ICU monitors provide telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation.
• Med-Surg/Pediatric nurses are responsible for applying telemetry to patients.
• Nurses monitor and interpret telemetry strips as part of patient care.

Schedule & Scheduling

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling available
• Weekend requirement is as needed
• No holiday requirement

Floating Requirements

Travel RNs may be asked to float based on staffing and patient-care needs:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Floating assignments are generally for 1:1 patient care/sitter-type support, as needed.

Orientation

• Standard unit-specific orientation: 1 × 12-hour shift
• Additional orientation may be provided when clinically appropriate:
  • 1 day shift
  • 1 night shift

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills.
• Motivation and a positive approach to patient care.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability when caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Strong practical nursing skills.
• Willingness to ask questions whenever clarification is needed.
• Attention to detail, particularly with clinical documentation.

Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Fit Testing & Facial Hair Requirements

Candidates with facial hair must be able to successfully complete either the Primary or Secondary fit test using the approved 3M respirators:

• 3M Aura 1860 (small or regular)
• 3M 1870+

If the candidate cannot pass the required fit test:

• A Portacount test would be required.
• Portacount testing cannot be performed on clinicians with facial hair.
• PAPR cannot be completed onsite solely because of facial hair-related fit-test failure.
• If required fit testing cannot be completed because the candidate is unable to remove facial hair, the contract may be canceled.

Submission & Compliance Requirements

Radius Requirement

• 50-mile radius rule applies.
• Candidates must reside outside the 50-mile radius.
• Candidates may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.

Requested Time Off (RTO)

• All RTO must be submitted upfront.
• Maximum RTO: 7 days per 13-week contract.
• Additional RTO will not be approved after submission.
• RTO requests submitted after the candidate has been submitted will not be considered.

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