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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Dickinson, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

$1,768-2,260/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
NIHSS

Job requirements

Department: ICU RN
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS & TNCC / TCAR / or experience with the care of trauma patients
NO CLINICAL INVOLVEMENT
FIT TESTING / FACIAL HAIR
# of Beds: 4
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3 depending on acuity
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: DKA, sepsis pts, respiratory failure, cardiac(rate and rhythm control), medical detox, art lines, CVP
Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Those typical to an ICU
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: No- ER is in charge of ICU
Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: No
RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vent
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: RN required to read and interpret
Floating Requirements: MS or ER (for 1:1)

Schedule information

Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7
Weekend Requirements: Will work where there is a need
Holiday Requirements: Will work where there is a need
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 3- 12 hour shifts

Unit specific information

Scrub Color: Navy

Additional Details

Attributes that make a nurse successful in this unit include coachability, motivation, ability to understand and coach unsafe situations, and teamwork
Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN 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.

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25 beds
Altera Digital Health a Harris Company

ADDRESS2500 Fairway StDickinson, ND 58601

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About Dickinson, ND

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

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs: 80-85°F, average lows: 50-55°F.
Winter average highs: 20-25°F, average lows: 0-5°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Fairly diverse with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder in the winter due to the cold and dark days.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

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