Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,688 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for an immediate opening in Bismarck, North Dakota. The ideal candidate should have 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on immediate conditions or needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments and provide appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients’ families.
• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre‑ and post‑op patients.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and assist the physician during examinations and treatments.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plans as prescribed by the physician.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment treating patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• BLS certification.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (minimum 2 years referenced in the requirements).

Skills

• Patient assessment and prioritization.
• Ongoing monitoring and treatment execution.
• Accurate documentation and patient/family education.
• Bedside care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
• Wound care (dressing changes) and catheter insertion.
• Equipment preparation and physician assistance.
• Surgical patient education and discharge planning.
• Physical stamina: prolonged standing/walking, bending, lifting 20 lbs (up to 50 lbs for patient handling).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity setting and manage confused, agitated, or uncooperative patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits effective day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

48 hours per week, 12‑hour day shifts. Assignment start date: 10/19/2026; duration: 13 weeks.