First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lisbon, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed RN
Department: ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed
Setting: Critical Access
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12 Hours
Scheduling: Self/Team Scheduling
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced ER / MedSurg / Swing Bed Registered Nurse (RN) for a Critical Access facility. This is a versatile role requiring the RN to provide care across the Emergency Department, MedSurg, and Swing Bed areas.
MUST HAVE
- Minimum 1 year of ER experience
- Previous Charge Nurse experience
- Ability to float between ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed
- Strong communication, teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Critical Access experience is strongly preferred.
Required Certifications
Department Details
Emergency Department
- 2 ER beds/trauma bays
- Critical Access setting
- RN-to-patient ratio: 1:3–4
- Common patient types:
- Trauma
- Stroke
- STEMI
- Chest pain
- Respiratory diagnoses
- Lacerations
- Common drips include Heparin and Levophed
- No nurse aides, EMTs, paramedics, or patient sitters in the ER.
- RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips.
MedSurg / Swing Bed
- 10 MedSurg beds
- RN-to-patient ratio:
- Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric
- Common diagnoses:
- Pneumonia
- UTIs
- Observation patients
- Short-term Swing Bed patients
- Nurse aides available at approximately 1:8
- Charge nurse is present on each shift and takes an assignment.
Schedule
- Day: 0630–1900
- Night: 1830–0700
- Self/team scheduling available
- Every other weekend
- Every third holiday
- Floating required between ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed
Orientation
- One 12-hour unit/department-specific orientation shift
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in Emergency Nursing
- Comfortable functioning as a charge nurse
- Adaptable to multiple departments and patient populations
- Comfortable working in a Critical Access environment
- A strong communicator and team player
- Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
Important Submission Requirements
Radius Rule
- 50-mile radius rule applies.
- Candidates cannot currently work full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility affiliated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
Requested Time Off (RTO)
- RTO must be provided at the time of submission.
- Maximum of 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract.
- Additional RTO will not be approved after submission.
Please note: Candidates must meet the mandatory ER and charge experience requirements to be considered.
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus