Emergency Department / Medical-Surgical RN
Arlington, Minnesota
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center

Travel Registered Nurse - ER/Med Surg

Location: Arlington, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Registered Nurse needed with primary Emergency Department (ED) experience; will also work Med/Surg units.
• Critical Access facility setting.
• Shift: Primarily night shifts, 12-hour shifts (day/night flexibility).
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Charge nurse experience required.
• First-time travelers NOT accepted; experienced travel nurses only.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in ED/Med Surg.
• Preferred: At least 5 years of ER experience.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Oncology Certification (ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Med Surg experience: minimum 2 years, with experience within the last year
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• TNCC certification
• ENPC certification
• Oncology Certification including ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
• National Tech Certification Verification
• State License 1 Verification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in charge nurse roles

Additional Requirements

• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles (within 2 years).
• Skills checklist required annually.
• Must be willing to work in a critical access hospital environment.
• Cannot take every holiday off; maximum 1 week of requested time off (RTO) allowed.
• Any call-outs require more than 24 hours' notice.
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position.

Notes

• This position requires experienced travel nurses with prior travel assignments.
• The facility highly recommends influenza and COVID vaccinations.
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation materials prior to start.
• Compliance with all state and facility-specific health and background screening policies is mandatory.

This role is ideal for an experienced ER/Med Surg RN looking for a travel assignment in a critical access hospital setting with a focus on emergency nursing skills and charge nurse responsibilities.