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Job ID: 890493
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,044.3
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Bismarck, ND | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays as Needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
- Manage a diverse patient population including total joint replacement, spinal surgery, urology procedures, abdominal surgeries (lap appy, bowel resection), bariatrics, and medical overflow
- Care for patients with hemovacs, JP drains, colostomies, PCA pumps, TPN, and occasional heparin drips
- Facilitate early ambulation and post-operative recovery; perform bedside shift report as a standard expectation
- Float to medical and telemetry units as needed, assisting with medical patients in those areas
- Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs (1:12 ratio), and remote telemetry monitor techs
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for practice in the state of North Dakota
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
- Requested time off must be submitted upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Surgical or post-operative nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience with early ambulation protocols
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
- Join a close-knit unit known for a positive, collaborative culture
- Block scheduling may be considered when unit needs are met, offering potential schedule flexibility