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

ICU RN Opportunity

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
Facility: St Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Department: ICU
• Number of Beds: 4
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 depending on acuity
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Sepsis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Cardiac issues (rate and rhythm control)
  • Medical detox
  • Patients with arterial lines and central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips typical to an ICU setting.
• RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips (no tele/monitor techs to rely on).
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes nasal cannula to ventilators; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage advanced respiratory equipment beyond that.
• No charge nurse on the unit; ER staff oversee ICU operations.
• No nurse aides or patient care technicians on the unit.

Certifications Required

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

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (unit-specific)
• Shift Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Scheduling: Set by director (no self-scheduling)
• Weekend, holiday, and floating shifts required as needed (float to MS or ER for 1:1)
• Day/Night rotation required
• Scrub color: Navy

Additional Important Information

• Fit testing required; facial hair must be removed to pass fit test for N95 masks or equivalent. Failure to pass fit test due to facial hair will result in contract cancellation.
• 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 CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI or Dignity).
• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no extensions allowed.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.