ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed RN
Turtle Lake, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Turtle Lake, North Dakota
Specialty: ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Trauma Level: Critical Access (Rural Location)
• Unit Beds: 25
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:8 (team nursing model)
• EMR System: EPIC
• Shift Length: 12 hours (0645-1915, 1845-0715)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Alternating/As scheduled (usually every other holiday)
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: ER / MedSurg support required
• Orientation: 3 shifts of unit/department specific orientation
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided, no specific color required
• Scheduling: Team scheduling with possible block scheduling upon request

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Dementia, dependent older adults
• Diabetes
• Rehab/restorative care post-acute illness
• IV medication, fluid and blood administration
• COVID-19 patients
• Wounds
• Initial care of trauma patients in the ER
• Exacerbation of chronic illnesses
• Geriatric population
• General rehab post-surgery

Skills & Responsibilities

• Understanding of dementia, stroke, skin care, and geriatric patient care
• RNs required to titrate drips (electrolytes, hypertensive medications, IV antibiotics, blood transfusions)
• RNs must read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• No clinical involvement beyond nursing scope (e.g., no RT equipment management beyond troubleshooting CPAP)
• Charge nurse present on each shift (team assignment, no individual assignments)
• Nurse aides/CNAs present on each shift

Additional Notes

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