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

Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg and Step Down (SCU)

Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg and Step Down Unit)
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Subject to cancellation of up to 3 shifts without penalty
• Facility Type: Critical Access Facility, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 19
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or equivalent Med/Surg and Step Down experience
• PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Central Line Insertion
• Cardioversion
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Chest Tube Insertion

Equipment Experience

• NICOM
• Nihon Kohden monitors
• Heated High Flow (Airvo)
• Bipap (V60)
• Ventilator (PB980)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year (7-year standard MN statewide search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no pending fingerprints allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months or acceptable history)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety virtual questionnaire) required prior to start
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year (not required for client clearance)

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific preorientation online modules within 72 hours of login (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Passport-style badge photo required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; EMTs wear teal (not applicable here)
• Skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to work within a 100-mile radius (locals not accepted)
• Candidates ideally should not have more than 5 days of return-to-office restrictions
• References are not required for client clearance but are required for Per Diem candidates
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and clearances promptly to avoid delays

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift role in a critical access, level 4 trauma center setting.