Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in Bismarck, ND

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed Med-Surg/Oncology unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including stroke, HTN, COPD, CHF, A-fib, chest pain, AMS/behavioral, and surgical overflow. Float to other Med-Surg units and assist with ER holds as needed; a tele RN will interpret strips if floated to a telemetry unit.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology / Med-Surg

Location

Bismarck, ND | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (0700–1930) and Nights (1900–0730) available | Every other weekend required | Holidays as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 31-bed Med-Surg/Oncology unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including stroke, HTN, COPD, CHF, A-fib, chest pain, AMS/behavioral, and surgical overflow
• Administer chemotherapy as a core staff function; no oncology provider is on-site during the day shift
• Titrate drips including Lasix and Heparin per unit protocols
• Manage stable BiPAP patients and established trach patients with blow-by oxygen
• Float to other Med-Surg units and assist with ER holds as needed; a tele RN will interpret strips if floated to a telemetry unit
• Collaborate with charge nurses, monitor techs, and nurse aides (1:8 ratio) to support unit operations

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not currently hold a full-time, part-time, or PRN position with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
• Requested time off must be submitted upfront; expected at 7 days or fewer per 13-week contract — additional RTO will not be approved

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with trach care and BiPAP management preferred but not required
• Lasix drip titration experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers will be considered

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture with a family-oriented team environment where travelers are welcomed and supported
• Charge nurse and monitor tech resources available on each shift, allowing RNs to focus on patient care