Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Turtle Lake, ND

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed unit settings, including initial care of trauma patients and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Care for a predominantly geriatric population including patients with dementia, diabetes, wounds, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room / MedSurg / Swing Bed Unit

Location

Turtle Lake, ND

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM–7:15 PM / 6:45 PM–7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Alternating Holiday Requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed unit settings, including initial care of trauma patients and management of acute and chronic illnesses
• Administer and titrate IV drips including electrolytes, antihypertensives, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions
• Care for a predominantly geriatric population including patients with dementia, diabetes, wounds, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs
• Read and independently interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Participate in team nursing model with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:8, supported by CNAs on each shift
• Float between ER and MedSurg as needed to support unit staffing

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Ability to titrate drips and manage IV medication, fluid, and blood administration
• Strong understanding of geriatric patient care including dementia, stroke, and skin care management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a critical access or rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with restorative and rehabilitative care in a post-acute environment
• Experience managing patients on patient-controlled CPAP equipment

Why Join Us

• Work in a collaborative team nursing environment with charge nurse support on every shift
• Gain diverse clinical experience across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed care in a close-knit rural healthcare setting