Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Red Lake is located in northern Minnesota, surrounded by the pristine waters of Upper and Lower Red Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within a single U.S. state. The area offers abundant outdoor recreation including world-class walleye fishing, hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling. Red Lake is approximately 30 miles north of Bemidji, a regional hub with shopping, dining, and Bemidji State University. Minneapolis-St. Paul is approximately 270 miles south.

Nearest Major Airports:

• Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) – approximately 30 miles south
• Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) – approximately 270 miles south

Red Lake IHS Hospital is a federal healthcare facility operated by the Indian Health Service, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and surrounding communities. The facility offers:

• Inpatient medical/surgical unit
• Emergency department
• Outpatient primary care clinics
• Pharmacy services
• Laboratory and imaging services
• Behavioral health services
• Dental services
• Public health nursing

Physical Address: 24760 Hospital Drive, Red Lake, MN 56671

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing care to medical/surgical patients in an inpatient setting
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and mid-level providers
• Monitor patient vital signs, condition changes, and treatment responses
• Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other healthcare team members
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Respond to emergent and urgent patient situations following established protocols
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice
• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on facility needs.

KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.