Surgical RN - Acute Care | $25K Sign-On + Relocation

CHI St Alexius Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Unit (Acute Care).

The nurse will care for adults undergoing general, orthopedic, urology, and gynecologic surgeries, delivering comprehensive post-operative care in a medical-surgical inpatient setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinate with surgeons and therapists, educate families, and document care while complying with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an approved school of nursing.
• Active RN license in North Dakota or a compact state.
• BLS Certification within orientation period.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and staff.
• New grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult patients with diverse surgical and acute medical needs.
• Implement and manage individualized post-operative care plans (wound care, drain management, pain control, mobility, infection prevention).
• Conduct ongoing assessments, monitor vitals, interpret labs, and adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, PT/OT, case managers, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care and timely discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, recovery, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and responses in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Post-op care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Unit (Acute Care).

The nurse will care for adults undergoing general, orthopedic, urology, and gynecologic surgeries, delivering comprehensive post-operative care in a medical-surgical inpatient setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinate with surgeons and therapists, educate families, and document care while complying with hospital policies.