Med Surg/Peds RN
Dickinson, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Med Surg/Peds)

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical / Pediatrics
• Beds: 17 total (14 inpatient, 3 observation)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4
  • Nights: 1:5
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Adults and Pediatrics with UTI, altered mental status, pneumonia, COPD
• Pediatric Coverage: Pediatrician on call (not in-house); pediatric patients not managed by hospitalists
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Occasional BiPAP managed primarily by RT; no ventilators on unit
• Telemetry: ICU monitors telemetry; nurses apply telemetry leads and read strips
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and takes patient assignments
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs:

  • Days: 2 nurse aids per 15 patients
  • Nights: 1 nurse aid per shift

Schedule & Orientation

• Shift: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Holiday Requirement: None
• Floating: May float to ED/ICU for 1:1 patient care as needed
• Orientation: 1 unit-specific orientation shift (12 hours), or one night and one day if needed
• Scrub Color: Navy blue (scrubs provided)

Clinical & Job Details

• Drip Titration: RNs do not titrate drips
• Common Drips: Electrolytes, hypertensive medications, diuretics (no titration of hypertensive/hypotensive meds; diuretics rarely continuous)
• Fit Testing: Required; facial hair may prevent passing fit test and could result in contract cancellation
• Documentation: Can be challenging; strong communication and teamwork skills are important
• Attributes for Success: Communication, motivation, approachability, teamwork, and willingness to ask questions

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• Registered Nurse license in good standing for Med Surg/Peds specialty

Additional Notes

• No clinical involvement outside of nursing duties specified
• Radius Rule: Must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related healthcare facilities in the area
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days of contract start; no extensions approved

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg/Peds RN
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; standard Med Surg/Peds RN experience expected
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

This position is ideal for a Med Surg/Peds RN seeking a 13-week contract with a supportive team environment and a mix of adult and pediatric patients in a smaller hospital setting.