ICU Registered Nurse
Dickinson, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU RN
• Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM (day shift)
• Scheduling: Schedule made by director; no self-scheduling
• Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Will work as needed
• Floating Requirements: May float to Medical-Surgical or ER for 1:1 assignments
• Orientation: 3 shifts of 12-hour unit/department-specific orientation

Unit Information

• Unit Type: ICU
• Number of Beds: 4
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 depending on patient acuity
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on shift; ER manages ICU
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: None on unit
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Nasal cannula to ventilator; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Telemetry: RNs required to read and interpret cardiac monitor strips

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Sepsis
• Respiratory failure
• Cardiac issues (rate and rhythm control)
• Medical detox
• Patients with arterial lines and central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate drips typical to an ICU setting
• No clinical involvement outside ICU scope specified

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) or experience with trauma patient care

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Fit Testing: Clinicians with facial hair must pass specific fit tests; inability to pass may result in contract cancellation
• Attributes for Success: Coachability, motivation, ability to recognize and coach unsafe situations, teamwork
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Radius Rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO): Required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

Experience Requirements

• Years of ICU RN Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for ICU roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required or specified

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with required certifications and experience in critical care nursing who are flexible with scheduling and able to work in a small ICU setting with a diverse patient population.