Progressive Care Unit Telemetry RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position on a night shift, requiring a ND or compact RN license, PCU experience, and ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a combined Med/Tele/PCU stepdown unit
• 32-bed unit with adult and geriatric patient population, including cardiac, medical, and overflow PCU-level cases
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights, with PCU overflow at 1:3
• Patients include those with cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, sepsis, pneumonia, respiratory illnesses, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• RNs must read and interpret their own cardiac rhythm strips and titrate drips such as amiodarone, cardizem, heparin, nitro, nipride, lasix, and low-dose dopamine
• Uses Epic EMR; experience is preferred
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required to PCU, Med/Surg, and ER holds as needed
• Any color scrubs allowed
• RNs are responsible for titrating cardiac and other critical drips and managing patients requiring respiratory support devices such as BiPAP and trachs
• Charge nurse present on each shift; may carry a light patient load
• Team supported by nurse aides with a typical goal ratio of 1:10
• Tele/monitor tech available at nurses station; portable and in-room monitors provided
• Two 12-hour orientation shifts provided, typically on a Friday and Saturday of the first week
• RTO requests must be submitted up front and may not exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in Med/Tele/PCU or stepdown settings
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Proven ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• PCU experience mandatory
• Two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Copy of driver's license required
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts