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

Registered Nurse (Med/Tele/PCU)

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Medical/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 32
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day: 1:4-5
  • Night: occasional 1:5-6
  • PCU overflow: 1:3
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with cardiac conditions, including cardiac caths, EP studies, pacemakers, alcohol-related cases, COVID-19 (BiPAP), general surgical patients with heart history, pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, sepsis
• Telemetry/Cardiac focus with PCU experience required
• Epic experience preferred but not required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

Shift & Scheduling

• Shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• Rotation: 7-7 rotation will not occur more than once weekly
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Floating: Required to float to PCU, Medical-Surgical, and some ER hold/boarding areas
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each), typically Friday and Saturday of the first week

Clinical Responsibilities

• Must have PCU experience and be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
• RN required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine (no Levophed)
• Charge nurse present on both shifts, occasionally takes a light patient load
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a goal ratio of 1:10
• Respiratory equipment includes BiPAP, trachs, Airvo; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage ventilators
• Telemetry/monitor techs present on unit

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Dakota
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Additional Information

• Dress code: Any color scrubs allowed
• No call or standby requirements
• Radius rule: Candidates must be located within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed part-time, full-time, or PRN with certain affiliated health systems
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start
• More of a telemetry/cardiac-focused unit

Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years Med/Tele/PCU nursing experience (based on specialty and required skills)