TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Bismarck, ND
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12-Hour Shifts, Days and Nights | Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Required | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide care for observation-status patients including chest pain, abdominal pain, post-operative cases (hysterectomies, knee scopes, tonsillectomies, appendectomies, hernias), and infusion patients requiring blood or antibiotics
- Manage high patient turnover in a fast-paced environment, including multiple admissions and discharges within a single 12-hour shift
- Perform pre- and post-operative patient assessments and nursing interventions including IV starts, Foley catheter insertion, and dressing changes
- Accurately administer and document medications using electronic medication scanning and narcotic dispensing systems
- Document patient care using Epic EMR throughout the shift
- Float to other Medical-Surgical areas as needed, following the same rotation as permanent staff
Required Qualifications
- Active North Dakota RN license or valid Compact RN license
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Experience with IV therapy, Foley catheter placement, dressing changes, and standard medical-surgical nursing skills
- Ability to manage high patient turnover and maintain strong organizational skills in a fast-paced unit
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience caring for observation-status or short-stay surgical patients
- Familiarity with automated narcotic dispensing systems
- Experience in a high-volume Medical-Surgical or step-down unit
Why Join Us
- Work in a structured 24-bed unit with a consistent 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and a supported orientation program that includes preceptored shifts and classroom training on the charting system
- Gain diverse clinical experience across a variety of observation and short-stay patient populations in a collaborative team environment