Med Surg / Oncology RN
Bismarck, North Dakota
CHI Saint Alexius Health

Medsurg/Onc RN

Overview

• 13-week contract
• Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
• Department: Medsurg/Onc RN
• 31 beds
• 12-hour shifts: days and nights
• Schedule is made by the manager; block scheduling may be considered if unit needs are met
• Every other weekend
• Holidays as needed
• No call or standby requirement
• First to float

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification
• RN required to titrate drips
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Radius rule applies: candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• RTO must be provided upfront, up to 7 days or less for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trach and BiPAP

Unit Details

• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Common patient types include strokes, HTN, COPD, cellulitis, CHF, A fib non RVR, chest pain, MI after ICU, AMS/behavioral, some Tele, and surgical overflow
• No joints or cranis
• Oncology patients are cared for by core staff for chemo
• No onc provider in house during the current day
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: days 1:4-5, nights 1:5-6
• Charge nurse is a resource for both shifts and usually has no assignment unless there is a staffing need
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are on the unit at a ratio of 1:8
• BiPAP is stable; trachs are established with blow-by oxygen
• Tele/monitor techs are available
• RN is not required to read and interpret strips; tele packs are used and a monitor tech handles strips
• Floating may include other MedSurg units, tele, and ER holds occasionally; no mom baby
• 1-2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation on the floor
• No specific scrub color

Additional Notes

• Great unit culture and teamwork
• Family-oriented unit
• Travelers are expected to feel supported