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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

Job requirements

Department: ER RN
Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have ER experience
Typically 2.5 days of unit/department specific orientation

Schedule information

Rotating Shifts 7a-7p / 7p-7a / 8a-5p / 5p-5a
Self scheduling but Manager would help with traveler schedule, can review block scheduling if preferred by traveler
Weekend Requirements: 2-3/6 week schedule
Holiday Requirements: YES if holiday coverage needed
Floating Requirements: may be asked to float to MS/ICU or OB
Traveler may be placed OC if low census

Unit specific information

# of Beds/Trauma Bays: 9 Treatment Spaces + 2 Overflow beds + 2 Triage
On average, how many patients do you treat in the ER/day? 50-60 patients/24 hours
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1: 4-5
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Abdominal Pain, Stroke, Cardiac, Trauma, ENT, Respiratory, Etc
ED Physician &/or Mid-Levels staffed? Physician coverage 24/7 in hours, Med Levels 12 hour shifts from 10a-10p
Do you have a Charge Nurse on each shift? Charge on each shift, they do take patients
Are there nurse aids/Patient Sitters on each shift? CNA/Techs- they assist with ADL's, stocking, cleaning rooms, EKG's-- we have a tech from 1p-1a
RT Equipment? Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow- RT assists with all of this
X-Ray or CT in the ER? Xray & CT are in the hospital - CT tech in house at all times.
Does Phlebotomy draw labs or RNs draw? Both- RN's will collect labs with IV starts, if no IV then phlebotomy can draw

Additional Details

Trauma Level? Level 4 Trauma Center, Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
No in house security, Local PD is utilized if needed
Scrubs Color/Dress Code: Black

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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 Emergency Department 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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