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Temp Nurse

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Temp Nurse Apply now Job no: 498477 Work type: Temporary Staff Location: Bismarck Categories: Health Care/ Social Services Salary/Position Classification * $18-$30 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for ...

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Infographic showing various Temp Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Temp Nurse

University of North Dakota

Bismarck, ND • On-site

$18 - $30/hr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 14 days ago

University Of North Dakota rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

363rd of 620 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Temp Nurse

Apply now Job no: 498477
Work type: Temporary Staff
Location: Bismarck
Categories: Health Care/ Social Services

Salary/Position Classification
  • $18-$30 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 19 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite at the Bismarck campus. 
Purpose of Position

Temp position to assist during staff shortages

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Direct patient to exam room in a polite and timely manner.
  • Take a brief history, vital signs and record all medications and allergies.
  • Contributes to nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Prepare patient appropriately for visit.
  • Make sure all forms are filled out correctly for physicals, procedures, etc.
  • Clarifies and implements physician orders.
  • Performs care, treatments, and procedures according to Center for Family Medicine
  • Answer telephone politely and promptly. Take accurate information.
  • Documents and communicates nursing interventions and patient responses to appropriate members of the health care team.
  • Electronically refill prescriptions to pharmacy as ordered by physician with accuracy.
  • Schedule various procedures and or appointments with other physicians.
  • Reports and tracks laboratory test results, and other diagnostic testing as indicated by Risk Management Policies and Procedures.
  • Follow-up on "No Show" appointments in accordance with Risk Management policies and procedures
  • Complete annual competency verification 
  • Clean and stock exam rooms
  • Assist with teaching/training of family practice resident physicians in clinical procedures
  • Assist with telephone triage.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments
  • Schedule patients and provide patients with preparation instructions.
  • Perform nursing assessment including VS, general exam, etc. and document results in patient chart

Required Competencies

  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work closely with faculty and resident physicians.
  • Must be able to work with patients and the public in a professional, confidential, and calm fashion.
  • Proficiency working with electronic health records.
  • Strong attention to detail.
Minimum Requirements
  • Requires a minimum of CNA licensure in the State of North Dakota.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

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