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

Job Opportunity: Med/Tele/PCU RN

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS

Experience Requirements

• Must have PCU experience
• Tele/cardiac RN experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips required
• Epic experience preferred but not mandatory
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Med/Tele/PCU (more of a tele/cardiac unit)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day: 1:4-5
  • Night: occasional 5-6
  • PCU overflow: 1:3
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Adults and geriatrics
  • Cardiac caths, EP studies, pacemakers
  • Alcohol-related conditions
  • COVID-19 (BiPAP support)
  • General surgical patients with cardiac history
  • Pneumonia, influenza, sepsis
  • Acute on chronic conditions

Skills and Responsibilities

• RN required to titrate drips including: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, low dose Dopamine (No Levo)
• RN must read and interpret cardiac strips independently
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as BiPAP, trachs, Airvo
• Charge nurse present on each shift, occasionally takes a light patient load
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a goal ratio of 1:10
• Tele/Monitor techs present at nurses station and on portable monitors

Scheduling

• Shifts: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Rotation: 7-7 rotation will not occur more than weekly; manager may consider blocked schedules
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Required to float to PCU, Med/Surg, and some ER holds/boarding as needed

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each) on Friday and Saturday of first week
• Independent after orientation Sunday

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any color allowed
• Radius rule: Must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Tele/PCU RNs comfortable with cardiac care, titrating drips, and working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of adult and geriatric patients.