ICU RN: High-Impact Care + $17,500 Sign-On + Relocation

CommonSpirit Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 using advanced technology and clinical judgment.

You will perform meticulous assessments, implement interventions, and monitor unstable patients while collaborating with intensivists and the care team. This role requires rapid decision-making, strong communication with families, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing.
• 1–2 years ICU/critical care experience preferred; equivalent acute care considered.
• Active RN license in good standing with ND Board or compact state.
• Working knowledge of critical care nursing principles and life-sustaining technologies.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within orientation period.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions and require continuous monitoring.
• Implement and manage individualized care plans for sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-surgical complications.
• Perform advanced assessments, interpret complex diagnostic data, adjust interventions based on patient response.
• Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, therapists, case managers and others for coordinated care.
• Manage life-support equipment (ventilators, CRRT, vasoactive drips, IABP) safely and effectively.
• Provide clear, empathetic communication to patients and families, including education and end-of-life discussions when needed.

Skills

Critical Care

ICU Nursing

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Ventilators

CRRT

Vasoactive drips

Intra-aortic balloon pumps

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to deliver life-saving care to critically ill patients using advanced technology and clinical judgment.

You will perform meticulous assessments, implement interventions, and monitor unstable patients while collaborating with intensivists and the care team. This role requires rapid decision-making, strong communication with families, and adherence to policies.