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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position requiring PCU experience and the ability to read cardiac strips.

Details

• 13-week contract on a 32-bed Med/Tele/PCU stepdown unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
• Adult and geriatric patient population including cardiac cath, EP studies, pacer, ETOH, COVID BiPAP, general surgical with cardiac history, medical patients with cardiac history, pneumonia/COVID, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis cases
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights, with PCU-level overflow at 1:3
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine (no Levo)
• RNs required to read and interpret own cardiac strips
• Charge nurse present on both shifts and occasionally takes a light patient load of 2-3
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit with a goal ratio of 1:10
• RT equipment on unit includes BiPAP, trach, and Airvo, with RNs responsible for troubleshooting
• Tele/monitor techs available with portable monitors, in-room monitors, and a tech at the nurses station
• Night shift schedule of 7p-7a, with rotating 7-7 shifts occurring no more than weekly
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to all areas as helping hands, including PCU and Med/Surg for full patient assignments, and occasional ER holds/boarding
• EPIC EMR used, experience preferred but not required
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU experience required with ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Tele/cardiac RN experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Active state license verification and Nursys verification required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a stepdown Med/Tele/PCU unit, including titrating drips and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, tele/monitor techs, and respiratory therapy support staff
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront for the 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission