ER RN
Chamberlain, South Dakota
Sanford Medical Center Chamberlain

ER/Med Surg RN (Registered Nurse)

Overview

• Location: Chamberlain, South Dakota, in central South Dakota near the Missouri River
• Setting: Critical access facility, averaging about 4,000 cases per year, described as travel nurse friendly
• Shift: Day/Night rotate, 12-hour shifts
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Procedures: Med Surg and ER nursing, with very diverse cases

Schedule and Call

• Hours: 12-hour shifts. The source lists both 36 and 48 hours per week, so confirm the weekly hours with the recruiter.
• Weekends and holidays: Every other weekend and holiday
• Call: 3 call shifts required during the 13-week contract

Unit and Staffing

• Unit size: The description lists a 5-bed unit, and the bed/room field lists 25. Confirm the count.
• Float scope: Will float between ER and Med Surg
• Nurse-to-patient ratio (Med Surg): Typically 3 to 4 patients per nurse, depending on census and acuity
• Independence: Must function independently in the ER and handle up to 5 patients in the Med Surg unit

Required Qualifications

• Licenses and certifications: BLS (before start), ACLS (before start), NRP (listed as required), and PALS
• Experience:

  • 2 years of RN experience
  • 6 months of Med Surg experience in the past year
  • 6 months of ER experience in the past year

Preferred

• TNCC (the source also lists it under required licenses, so confirm)

Other Requirements

• Prior employment with the health system: Candidates who previously worked there must note it in their submission. If so, their end date must be at least 6 months before the submission date.
• Badging: All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility.
• Time off: Candidates who need time off during the assignment should list the dates in the comments section.
• Local candidates: Candidates within 80 miles are considered local.
• Dress code: Navy scrubs with no logos. A white undershirt or white lab coat may be worn over the uniform.
• Training: Electronic health record computer training, 1 day of ER training, and 1 day of Med Surg training