ICU RN — $17.5k Sign-On + Relocation

Catholic Health Initiatives; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to deliver life-saving care to critically ill patients, manage complex patient conditions, and supervise care per policies and the North Dakota Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include advanced assessments, ventilator management, and collaboration with intensivists and case managers in a high-acuity setting. Rotating 12-hour shifts with a $17,500 sign-on bonus and relocation support for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing.
• At least 1-2 Years Of Critical Care (ICU) Nursing Experience highly preferred; equivalent acute care experience considered.
• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing or Active Registered Nurse license in a compact state.
• Working knowledge of critical care nursing principles, advanced physiological assessment, and management of life-sustaining technologies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certifications within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required.
• Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, medical staff, and employees.
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring continuous physiological monitoring, invasive and non-invasive life support, and complex medication regimens.
• Implement and manage individualized care plans for various critical illnesses and injuries, including but not limited to sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-surgical complications.
• Perform advanced assessments, interpret complex diagnostic data (e.g., hemodynamic waveforms, lab results, ventilator settings), adjust interventions based on patient response, and swiftly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate effectively with intensivists, hospitalists, specialized therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care and optimal outcomes for critically ill patients.
• Manage advanced life support equipment and technologies, including mechanical ventilators, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), vasoactive drips, and intra-aortic balloon pumps, ensuring their safe and effective operation.
• Provide clear and empathetic communication to patients and their families, offering education, emotional support, and facilitating end-of-life discussions or decision-making in highly stressful situations.

Skills

Critical Care

BLS/ACLS

Communication

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Ventilators

CRRT

Vasoactive drips

IABP

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to deliver life-saving care to critically ill patients, manage complex patient conditions, and supervise care per policies and the North Dakota Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include advanced assessments, ventilator management, and collaboration with intensivists and case managers in a high-acuity setting. Rotating 12-hour shifts with a $17,500 sign-on bonus and relocation support for eligible hires.