Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler

Fargo (ND)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool in Fargo, ND. Requires ND or compact licensure, and prior float pool or Med/Surg experience in a Level 1 trauma center.

The role includes floating across Broadway, SMCF, and South University campuses, with 12-hour day/night shifts, 1:4-5 patient ratios, and Navy blue scrubs.

Qualifications

Active ND license or compact state RN license.
Minimum 1 year Med-Surg experience in a large hospital (200+ beds).
Float pool experience preferred; must be willing to float across campuses.
Experience in Level 2+ trauma centers required.
BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required.
Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

Float across Med-Surg units on Broadway, SMCF, and South University campuses.
Perform head-to-toe assessments and medication administration.
Care plan formation, documentation, wound/line/drain care.
12-hour shifts with day/night rotation; every other weekend/holiday.
Use Epic EMR, Accudose Rx, Alaris IV pumps, and Philips vitals machines.

Skills

ND license / Compact RN

Float pool / Med-Surg exp

Level 1 trauma center exp

BLS (AHA)

NIHSS certification

Epic EMR experience

Float between campuses

Tools

Epic EMR

Accudose Rx

Alaris IV pumps

Philips vitals machines

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring ND or compact licensure and prior float pool or med/surg experience in a Level 1 trauma center.

Requirements

Active ND or compact state RN license
Minimum 1 year recent Med Surg experience in a large hospital with 200+ beds
Float pool experience preferred
Experience working in a Level 2 or higher trauma center required
Experience in a fast-paced hospital with 250+ beds
BLS certification (AHA) and NIHSS certification required
Epic EMR experience required
Must be willing to float within the Med Surg cluster and between campuses in Fargo

Responsibilities

Acute care Med Surg Resource Team/Float Pool position within a Level 1 trauma center
Floats across all med-surg units on Broadway, SMCF, and South University campuses, including med-surg overflow spaces and med-surg status patients within critical care units
Med-surg specialty units include oncology, general med-surg, trauma med-surg, cardiac, neuro, observation, medical behavioral, and innovations
Units range from 24-47 beds depending on assignment
Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 from 7a-11p and 1:5-6 from 11p-7a
12-hour shifts on a day/night rotation with every other weekend and holiday required
Staff call in daily to learn their assigned unit for that shift
Uses Epic EMR, Accudose Rx, Alaris IV pumps, and Philips vitals machines
Perform head-to-toe assessments, medication administration via multiple routes, care plan formulation and documentation, and wound/line/drain care
Orientation includes one full shift on a Broadway med-surg unit and one full shift on a SMCF med-surg unit, plus team expectations and campus tours during the first week
Navy blue scrubs required
Candidates must badge in and out at the facility
Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
First-time travelers will only be considered if their primary experience is in resource pool or float pool
Candidates who previously worked for this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
Local candidates may be considered, though rates may be adjusted for those residing within 80 miles of the facility