Registered Nurse – Med Surg | Bismarck, ND | 13 Weeks Contract
Med Surg nursing is where strong clinical skills, sharp assessment, and compassionate patient care come together. Every shift brings a different patient story, and we’re looking for an RN who can handle the variety with confidence, organization, and a great bedside manner.
We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg to join a dedicated healthcare team in Bismarck, ND.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Med Surg
- Location: Bismarck, ND
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: 3×12
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay:$2,050 to $2,250
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments and monitor patients for changes in condition
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments safely according to provider orders
- Monitor vital signs, pain levels, neurological status, respiratory status, and other clinical indicators
- Manage IV lines, central lines, drains, catheters, wound-care needs, and other patient-care devices
- Recognize early signs of deterioration and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and the appropriate clinical team
- Assist with procedures, treatments, admissions, transfers, and discharge activities
- Provide wound care and post-operative nursing care as required
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Promote fall prevention, infection prevention, mobility, nutrition, and overall patient safety
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, case managers, CNAs, and other healthcare professionals
- Respond appropriately to rapid responses, emergencies, and changes in patient condition
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care
- Follow facility policies, infection prevention procedures, HIPAA requirements, and patient safety standards
Qualifications
- Active North Dakota Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Current BLS Certification required
- Current ACLS Certification preferred or required by facility
- Strong knowledge of adult medical-surgical nursing principles
- Experience with medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care