Medical Surgical RN
Bismarck, North Dakota
CHI Saint Alexius Health

Job Opportunity: Med Surg 3CC RN

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Med Surg 3CC unit
• Unit Size: 30 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Total joint replacement
• Spinal surgery
• Urology procedures
• Abdominal surgery (lap appendectomy, bowel resection)
• Bariatrics
• Medical overflow
• Frequent use of hemo hemovacs and JP drains
• Colostomies
• No gynecology patients (these go to maternity and cardiac MS Tele units)

Required Skills & Experience

• Prefer surgical experience, post-op care, and early ambulation experience
• Open to first-time travel nurses (prior travel experience not required)
• BLS Certification required
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common drips: occasional heparin drip, PCA pump, TPN

Unit Support & Equipment

• Charge Nurse present on both shifts; occasionally takes a low acuity assignment at night
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a ratio of 1 tech per 12 patients
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes nasal cannula; RT staff perform treatments
• Remote telemetry monitoring with techs interpreting strips; RNs do not read their own strips

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts:

  • Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Scheduling managed by unit manager; block scheduling possible if unit needs are met
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: as needed
• Floating: Required to float to medical and telemetry units, assisting with strips and medical patients
• Dress code: Any color scrubs allowed
• Bedside shift report is expected
• Unit culture described as close-knit and positive

Additional Notes

• Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start
• Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius
• Candidates cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity

Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; preference for surgical/post-op experience suggests at least some prior Med Surg experience is beneficial.
Prior Travel Experience: Not required.