Med Surg RN

CHI; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 46,838 - 69,679; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse to deliver patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a valid RN license in North Dakota and a BLS certification. Responsibilities include caring for 4-6 patients per shift, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This full-time role offers a pay range of $34.00 - $50.58/hour.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Dakota.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• BLS certification through the AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on patient treatment.

Skills

Patient-first mindset

Keen assessment skills

Critical thinking

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

As our Medical Surgical Nurse at CHI Mercy Health Valley City, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients come in from ER and swing bed, providing you the opportunity to build on your education and experience.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others— with a patient‑first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift.
• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation.
• Collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging.
• Perform and document assessments as stated on the Patient Care Plan and/or as patient condition requires, i.e. admission system assessment, vital signs, intake and output, ADLs, etc.
• Identify discharge planning/education needs as early as possible upon admission, document and plan to meet those needs.
• Complete all documentation according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform personal cares according to standard operating procedure.
• Collect and accurately charge for all patient care items and/or services. Charge sheet is completed at the end of each shift.
• Assess, identify and communicate unit staffing needs for current and oncoming shifts and assign admissions and/or transfers based on patient acuity level, nurse/patient ratio, and nursing skill levels.

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in the state of North Dakota.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• ACLS and PALS from the American Heart Association recommended.

Where You’ll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient, always just down the road and offering services for decades.

Pay Range

$34.00 - $50.58 /hour

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care