Chi
Traveler RN OR
Chi, Fargo, North Dakota, us, 58126
Overview Join our new Upper Midwest Internal Travel Program! As a Surgical Services/OR RN in our Travel Program throughout our Midwest locations at CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable. Every day you wi ll go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery. To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations. The Midwest Internal Travel Program is a skilled workforce pool of CHI Health clinicians who take temporary assignments throughout 29 hospitals across the Midwest Division, in North Dakota, Minnesota, and occasionally in Nebraska and Iowa. The assignments will be based on patient need with our travelers going where staff is needed most. The Midwest Internal Travel Program allows us to respond more quickly to the greatest areas of need with qualified clinicians who know our policies, procedures, and core values. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. Benefits While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, up to $10,000 sign-on incentive; m ay be eligible for up to $10,000 in educational assistance and more! Responsibilities Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR Care for patients before, during, and after procedures Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients Qualifications Associates Degree Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Dakota and Minnesota. Cross state licensure requirements apply for cross-state travel 12-18 months of nursing experience in acute care. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) . Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and any certification that applies to your specialty required within five (5) months of starting.