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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele/PCU position requiring cardiac telemetry skills and prior PCU experience.

Details

• Acute care Level 2 trauma Med/Tele/PCU unit with 32 beds
• Nurse:patient ratios of 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights, with PCU overflow at 1:3
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, ETOH, COVID, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine
• Charge nurse present on every shift, occasionally taking a light patient load
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at a 1:10 ratio goal
• RNs responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• RT equipment on unit includes BiPap, trachs, and AirVo, with RNs troubleshooting as needed
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p and 7p-7a, with rotating schedules occurring no more than weekly
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating required to all areas including PCU and Med/Surg with full patient assignments, and occasional ER holds/boarding
• EPIC EMR used, experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active RN license (ND state or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, active only
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU experience required with ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• BSN not required for this position
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• 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

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a tele/cardiac focused stepdown unit
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Unit-specific orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission