Registered Nurse, RN Medical Surgical

Altru Health System; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 46,562 - 76,994; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Educational assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking Registered Nurses for full-time, part-time, or casual positions in Devils Lake, ND. The roles involve providing quality patient care, maintaining necessary nursing skills, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $33.80 to $55.89 based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health plans, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• RN I: ASN.
• RN II: 6+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN or 3+ years with BSN.
• RN III: 12+ years RN experience with ASN/ADN or 6+ years with BSN or a higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following policies.
• Maintain knowledge for age-appropriate care.
• Coordinate and educate patients for discharge.
• Perform daily patient rounds.
• Develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Set goals and prescribe actions.
• Assess and respond to pain promptly.
• Identify early warning signs and respond.
• Assist in emergencies.
• Report observations accurately.
• Communicate with patients and families.
• Delegate nursing tasks to qualified staff.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Pain management

Education

ASN

BSN

Master's/Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Altru Hospital, 1031 7th Street Northeast, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Position: Registered Nurse (full‑time, part‑time, or casual) on various shifts.

Pay (per hour)

RN I: $33.80–$50.69
RN II: $35.49–$53.23
RN III: $37.26–$55.89

Qualifications

• RN I: ASN.
• RN II: 6+ years RN experience with an ASN/ADN degree, OR 3+ years RN experience with a BSN.
• RN III: 12+ years RN experience with an ASN/ADN, OR 6+ years RN experience with a BSN, OR a Master’s/Doctorate in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following organizational policies and protocols.
• Maintain necessary knowledge and skills for appropriate patient care based on age.
• Coordinate patient care within the interdisciplinary team and provide patient education to ensure safe discharge.
• Perform daily patient rounds, ensuring quality customer service and addressing unmet needs.
• Develop a plan of care based on assessment, addressing physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
• Set goals, prescribe nursing actions, and include discharge planning in the care plan.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess pain promptly, following standard operating procedures.
• Identify early warning signs of deterioration and respond appropriately, contacting clinicians as needed.
• Assist with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.
• Report observations accurately to multidisciplinary team members and record them.
• Ensure prompt interventions or referrals and complete incident reports before shift end.
• Communicate with patients and significant others, providing education and counseling.
• Delegate nursing interventions within scope of practice to qualified staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or needed by the department/organization.

Certification & Licensure

• Registered Nurse – North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement, before starting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), within 90 days of start.
• Temporary RN license accepted prior to start; must hold an unencumbered nursing license before commencement.

Physical Demands

• Sit: occasionally (5–33%)
• Stand: frequently (34–66%)
• Walk: frequently (34–66%)
• Stoop/Bend: frequently (34–66%)
• Reach: frequently (34–66%)
• Crawl: rarely (1–4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: occasionally (5–33%)
• Twist: occasionally (5–33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: continuously (67–100%)
• See: continuously (67–100%)
• Hear: continuously (67–100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift (Floor to Waist): medium (20–40lb)
• Carry: medium (20–40lb)
• Push/Pull: medium (20–40lb)
• Slide/Transfer: medium (20–40lb)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: continuously (67–100%)
• Outdoor: not applicable
• Extreme temperature: not applicable

Driving Requirement

Infrequent Driver.

Benefits

Health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, educational assistance, paid time off (PTO).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701‑780‑5107 for accommodations or EEO information.

Verification & Eligibility

Altru participates in E‑Verify. The Department of Homeland Security may receive information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.