Registered Nurse - ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed
Location: Turtle Lake, ND
Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 06-22-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts including Days 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM and Nights 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; rotating schedule with every-other weekend requirement and alternating holidays. Team/block scheduling options available; may float between ER and MedSurg.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $61 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess and triage patients quickly and accurately in a rural ER and MedSurg setting
- Administer IV medications, blood products and titratable drips safely and per protocols
- Interpret telemetry strips and take appropriate action to keep patients stable
- Provide compassionate geriatric and dementia-informed care for older adults
- Collaborate with CNAs, RTs and the charge nurse to deliver team nursing and excellent patient outcomes
- Document care and clinical decision-making clearly and efficiently in EPIC
- Manage initial trauma care in a critical access environment and coordinate transfers when needed
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and post-discharge plans
Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for practice in the state of North Dakota
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC
- Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience
- Comfortable with EPIC charting and accurate documentation
- Proven ability to titrate drips, administer IV antibiotics and manage blood transfusions
- Experience with telemetry interpretation and team nursing models
- Ability to provide sensitive geriatric care including dementia and skin care needs
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or nursing diploma accepted; BSN not required
- Active RN license required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills in acute and emergency settings
- Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- IV therapy, IV medication administration and drip titration
- Blood transfusion protocols and safety checks
- Geriatric care best practices including dementia and skin care
- Wound care and rehabilitation support for post-acute patients
- Familiarity with CPAP troubleshooting and working with respiratory therapists
- Effective teamwork and communication in high-acuity rural hospitals
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support so you can focus on patients, not packing logistics
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- 401(k) retirement savings options and life insurance to protect what matters
- Paid time off so you can recharge after intense weeks
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
- Referral bonus program for helping friends join the team
- Orientation and unit-specific training to set you up for success
- A supportive team that values your experience and gives you the autonomy to provide great care
Travel Perks: Explore Turtle Lake, ND
Turtle Lake offers classic small-town North Dakota charm with plenty of outdoor time. Expect easy access to fishing, boating and lakeside relaxation, scenic drives and birdwatching. Enjoy local community events, cozy diners and friendly neighbors. For weekend exploration, regional hubs and state parks are within driving distance for a change of pace and bigger-city amenities.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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