Medical-Surgical RN
Bismarck, North Dakota
CHI Saint Alexius Health

Med Surg 3CC RN Position

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: MedSurg 3CC RN
• Number of Beds: 30
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Common Patient Types:

  • Total joint replacement
  • Spinal surgery
  • Urology procedures
  • Abdominal surgery (lap appendectomy, bowel resection)
  • Bariatrics
  • Medical overflow
  • Frequent use of hemo hemovacs and JP drains
  • Colostomies
  • No gynecology patients (these go to maternity and cardiac MS Tele units)

Requirements & Skills

• Certifications Required: BLS
• Preferred Experience:

  • Surgical experience
  • Post-op care
  • Early ambulation
  • Open to first-time travelers
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common drips/pumps encountered: occasional heparin drip, PCA pump, TPN
• Charge Nurse: Present on both shifts; nights may take a low acuity assignment
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: Yes, ratio approximately 1 tech per 12 patients
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Nasal cannula used; RT handles treatments
• Telemetry/Monitor Techs: Remote telemetry packs used; monitor tech reads and interprets strips
• RNs do not read their own telemetry strips

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts:

  • 0700-1930 (Days)
  • 1900-0730 (Nights)
• Scheduling: Manager creates schedule; 7-on/7-off rotation will not occur more than weekly; block scheduling considered if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed
• Floating: Required to float to medical and telemetry units; assistance provided for telemetry strip interpretation; may take medical patients in those areas
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed
• Additional Notes: Bedside shift report is expected
• Unit Culture: Close-knit and positive

Additional Information

• Radius Rule: Candidates must be within 50 miles and may not currently be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days or less of starting the 13-week contract; no additional RTO approvals after submission

Updated as of 1/25/24