Med/Tele/PCU RN
Bismarck, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU Stepdown position requiring at least 2 years of experience, PCU background, and the ability to read and interpret cardiac strips on night shifts.

Details

• 32-bed Med/Tele/PCU Stepdown unit in an acute care hospital setting, designated as a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as cardiac cath, EP studies, pacers, ETOH, COVID BiPAP, pneumonia, sepsis, influenza, surgical patients with cardiac history, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4–5, with occasional 1:5–6 on nights; PCU-level overflow care ratio is 1:3
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine (no Levo)
• RT equipment in use includes BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo; RNs are responsible for managing this equipment beyond basic troubleshooting
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips; portable monitors, room monitors, and a nurse's station tech are available
• Charting is performed in Epic (experience preferred)
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• First to float; floating includes all areas as helping hands, PCU for full patient load, MS for full patient assignment, and some ER holds/boarding
• No on-call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active ND or compact (NLC) RN license required; license must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• More of a tele/cardiac-focused unit with PCU-level overflow care
• Charge nurses are present on both shifts and occasionally take a light patient load of 2–3 patients
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available with a goal ratio of 1:10
• Orientation consists of 2 twelve-hour shifts (Friday and Saturday of the first week); traveler is expected to be independent by that Sunday
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not be currently or have been employed full time, part time, or PRN by any facility associated with CommonSpirit Health (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• RTO requests of 7 or fewer days for the 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply