ICU Registered Nurse
Dickinson, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

ICU RN Opportunity - Dickinson, North Dakota

Position Details

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
• Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Beds: 4
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 depending on acuity
• Shift: 7 AM to 7 PM (day shift)
• Scheduling: Schedule made by director; no self-scheduling
• Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Work as needed
• Floating Requirements: May float to Medical-Surgical or ER for 1:1 assignments
• Orientation: 3 shifts (12 hours each) of unit-specific orientation

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC / TCAR or experience with trauma patient care

Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for patients with diagnoses such as DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac issues (rate and rhythm control), medical detox, arterial lines, and central venous pressure monitoring
• Titrate drips typical to ICU settings
• Read and interpret telemetry/monitor strips independently
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment from nasal cannula to ventilators; troubleshooting required
• No charge nurse on unit; ER oversees ICU
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit

Additional Information

• No clinical involvement outside ICU scope
• Fit testing required; facial hair may disqualify due to inability to pass fit test for respiratory protection
• Scrub color: Navy
• Attributes for success: coachability, motivation, ability to identify and coach unsafe situations, teamwork
• Radius rule: Must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of ICU RN experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN competency required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required