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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in Minnesota, requiring 2 years of Med/Surg experience and an active MN RN license.
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41-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting, with 12 semi-private and 29 private rooms
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Patient population includes medical, surgical, orthopedic, and occasional behavioral health patients
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Day shift ratio is 4–5:1; night shift ratio is 5–6:1
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12-hour shifts with a varied days/nights schedule; initial schedule will be 12-hour nights every weekend
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Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
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Charting is done in Epic; medications dispensed via AccuDose
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Equipment includes EZ Stand, Hoyer Lift, Overbed Lift, SCDs, glucometers, and Space Labs Vitals Machines
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Floating may occur to Telemetry, Observation, Acute Rehab, or Post-Partum only when not needed in Med/Surg; per union contract, travelers float first
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Float to OB, CCU, or ICU is limited to Med/Surg overflow coverage or 1:1 patient sitting duties
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Telemetry monitoring experience required; unit handles admits and discharges
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Active MN RN license required
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Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
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Current BLS certification (AHA) required
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Experience with orthopedic patients highly preferred
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
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Two current professional references required: one supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one peer or supervisor reference from a relevant specialty within the last 3 years
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Certifications must be active at time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted
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Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, patient education, medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary communication
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Procedures include chest tube management, trach care, assisting with paracentesis or thoracentesis, and caring for behavioral health patients with medical emergencies
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Ward secretaries and nursing aides are available to support the nursing team
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Scrub color required: Navy Blue
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All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
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Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must disclose this; prior Sanford Health employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their submission date
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Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a adjusted pay rate
