Med/Surg Telemetry/PCU Registered Nurse
Bismarck, ND
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Rotating shifts will not occur more than weekly
• Every other weekend requirement
• Every other holiday requirement
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights, with PCU level care overflow at 1:3
• Must have PCU experience and ability to read cardiac strips
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine
• Care for adults and geriatrics with cardiac catheterizations, EP studies, pacers, ETOH, COVID BiPap, general surgical patients with heart history, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute on chronic conditions
• Floating requirements to all areas as helping hands, PCU for full patient load, medical/surgical for full patient assignment, and some ER holds/boarding
• Any color scrubs allowed
• Two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation on Friday and Saturday of first week
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Work with respiratory equipment including BiPap, trachs, and Airvo
• Read and interpret own telemetry strips
• Charge nurse available on each shift who may take light patient load of 2-3 patients
• Patient care techs available with 1:10 ratio goal
• 50-mile radius rule applies

Facility:

This medical center operates as a Level 2 trauma facility providing comprehensive acute care services. The facility features a 32-bed telemetry/cardiac stepdown unit specializing in cardiovascular care and complex medical conditions. The organization utilizes Epic electronic health records and maintains modern cardiac monitoring technology with telemetry capabilities throughout the unit. The facility emphasizes quality patient care for adult and geriatric populations requiring intermediate-level cardiac and medical monitoring.

Location:

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck serves as North Dakota's capital city, offering a blend of government, healthcare, and cultural opportunities along the scenic Missouri River. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation including parks, trails, and water activities, while maintaining a strong economy and affordable cost of living that attracts healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a stable community.