Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Bismarck, North Dakota
CHI Saint Alexius Health

Job Opportunity: Med Surg 3CC RN

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Med Surg 3CC
• Number of Beds: 30
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Common Patient Diagnoses/Procedures:

  • 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

• Specialty: Med Surg 3CC RN
• Preferred: Surgical experience, post-op care, early ambulation experience
• Open to first-time travel nurses (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year Med Surg experience preferred

Certifications

• BLS Certification required

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are NOT required to titrate drips
• Common drips/pumps encountered: occasional heparin drip, PCA pump, TPN
• Charge Nurse present on both shifts; may take a low acuity assignment on nights occasionally
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs present with ratio approximately 1 tech per 12 patients
• Respiratory Therapy equipment includes nasal cannula; RT staff perform treatments
• Telemetry/monitor techs available remotely; RNs do NOT read their own strips
• Floating: Required to float to medical and telemetry units, assist with strips, and take medical patients

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Scheduling: Manager creates schedule; 7-on/7-off rotation will not occur more than weekly
• Block scheduling may be considered if unit needs are met
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed
• Bedside shift report expected
• Unit culture described as close-knit and positive

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: Candidates must be within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals after submission

This position is suitable for Med Surg RNs with surgical/post-op experience who are comfortable with a moderate nurse-to-patient ratio and floating to related units. First-time travel nurses are welcome.