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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
PALS

Job requirements

NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT
Previous Travel experience preferred but not required
# of Beds: 4
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Newborns to geriatrics. DKA, Sepsis, Respiratory failure, ETOH withdrawal, A fib RVR
Experience or 'Must have' skills: ICU drips, sedation, intubation and management, reading cardiac rhythms, understanding of RT equipment
RNs required to titrate drips: Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, diltizem
EMR: Meditech
Charge Nurse on each shift: No
Nurse aids/patient care techs on unit: No
Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7: No Intensivist, Hospitalist in house during the day, We consult EICU on all ICU patients
RT in ICU 24/7: No
RT Equipment: Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow
RNs role with RT equipment: RN is required to understand and manage RT equipment, especially at night when RT is not in house, unless there is an intubated patient
Tele/Monitor Techs on unit: Yes - RNs must read and interpret
RNs required to read their own strips: Yes

Schedule information

Shifts Details: Rotating, 7a-7p, 7p-7a
Self-scheduling or Block scheduling: Based on unit needs – staffing assistant to make schedule
Weekend Requirements: based on unit need
Holiday Requirements: based on unit need
Call or standby requirement: No, unless unit is closed
Floating Requirements: ICU nurses typically do not float unless the unit is closed and they're needed elsewhere
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Caribbean Blue
Orientation duration: 2-3 shifts

Unit specific information

Department: ICU RN

Additional Details

Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions
Updated: 7/29/24; Days - weekends/holidays based on unit need + call (only if unit is closed)

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CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center

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2 nurses recommend working with CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center

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The unit setup and the workload are so convenient. However, there is one staff in our team who is so lazy and has a toxic behavior which making our work heavier. She will comment and correct you, has an extremely high ego. But she doesn’t have a work ethics which makes her sound hypocrite.

Michael F

Dialysis (RN)

Contract Position Nov '23 - May '24

Review of CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center on Apr 17, 2024

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Faith-Based Healthcare Hospital
Critical Access
25 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS1301 15th Ave WWilliston, ND 58801

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About Williston, ND

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Williston, ND here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Williston, ND is higher than the national average due to the oil boom in the area.
Wages are generally higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 83°F, and the average low in winter is around 2°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found, but availability may vary depending on the time of year due to the demand from the oil industry.

Transportation

Williston is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Williston is relatively young due to the influx of workers in the oil industry.
There is a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
Common health issues may include occupational hazards related to the oil industry.
Williston has a significant population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines due to the diverse population.
The city has a growing art and music scene, and there are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational leagues and events.

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