Stepdown/Med-Surg Registered Nurse
New Ulm, Minnesota
New Ulm Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Stepdown/MS RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 for all shifts
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Stepdown/MS/Telemetry)
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend, 7a-7p
• On-call: No
• Floating: Will float within scope to Med/Surg and other departments as resource help as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: No, must be outside 100-mile radius
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty; on-call hours do not count toward guaranteed minimum hours
• Charge Nurse Role: Must be able to function as Charge nurse; charge experience required
• Electronic Health Record: Epic experience required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) preferred

Required Clinical Experience

• Work Setting: Med/Surg, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Cardiac Monitoring: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry (unit and remote monitoring), use of Rapid Response Teams
• Endocrine/Metabolic: IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting IVs
• Patient Diagnoses: CHF, A-Fib with RVR, DKA, ETOH withdrawal, ARDS, pneumonia, sepsis, surgical patients (ortho, general, OB/GYN, podiatry, urology), delirium
• Special Procedures: Central line insertion, cardioversion, arterial line insertion
• Special Equipment: NICOM, Nihon Kohden

Additional Requirements

• Must complete a criminal background check within one year of start date
• Must complete MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract (Minnesota fingerprinting requirement)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Adult Tdap vaccination required (declinations not accepted without approved exemption)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months required
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella required
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start
• Annual medication and competency exams required
• Skills checklist required annually
• Must complete assigned pre-orientation online modules within 72 hours of receiving login (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge within 48 hours of signing contract
• Uniform: Navy blue scrub color

Facility Information

• Critical Access Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• 34 staffed beds
• Free parking in any unrestricted space

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Stepdown/Med-Surg Registered Nurse in Minnesota. The role requires at least 2 years of specialty experience, charge nurse capability, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, and PALS. The nurse will work 12-hour shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio and must be willing to float within the facility as needed. Extensive clinical skills in telemetry, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and managing complex patient diagnoses are required. Compliance with Minnesota-specific background checks, fingerprinting, immunizations, and facility-specific onboarding modules is mandatory.