Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,440 - 111,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare organization in North Dakota is looking for a registered nurse to join its travel program. The role includes patient assessment, guiding healthcare personnel, and emergency response. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years in med/surg nursing and a current nursing license. This position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits to support healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse.
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs.
• Guide healthcare personnel in caring for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Education

ADN or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.

• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.

• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.

• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.

• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Why join our Travel Program:

• Be part of creating the foundation for the CommonSpirit Travel Program

• Have a voice in establishing the practices for the CommonSprit Travel Program

• Work with a Program Director who is also a nurse

• Feel welcomed as you travel to facilities within one organization with one mission, vision, and values

• Receive competitive compensation, including base pay, benefits & travel/housing stipend options.

• Eligible for special pay in addition to base pay (shift differential, overtime, extra shift, etc.)

• Full-Time positions

• Days, nights, and weekend shifts are available

• 13-week assignments (may be extended based on business need)

Benefits:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse

• ADN or Nursing Diploma

• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS.)

• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies.

• Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $81.25 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.