Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse
Bismarck, ND
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med/Tele/PCU)

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

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

  • Day shifts: 1:4-5
  • Night shifts: occasional 1:5-6
  • PCU overflow: 1:3
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with cardiac conditions including cardiac caths, EP studies, pacemakers, alcohol-related issues, COVID-19 (Bipap), general surgical patients with heart history, pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, sepsis.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have PCU experience and be able to read and interpret cardiac strips.
• Telemetry/cardiac nursing experience preferred.
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred but not required.
• First-time travel nurses are acceptable.
• RN must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine (no Levophed).
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Dakota
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Shift & Scheduling

• Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Rotation: 7-7 rotation will not occur more than once weekly; manager may consider blocked schedules.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements.

Additional Information

• Charge nurse present on both shifts, occasionally takes a light patient load (2-3 patients).
• Nurse aides/patient care technicians support the unit with a goal ratio of 1:10.
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes Bipap, trachs, Airvo; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage these devices.
• Telemetry/monitor techs present on unit and at nurse’s station.
• Floating: Nurses may float to PCU, medical-surgical, and some ER hold areas as needed.
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each) of unit-specific orientation, typically Friday and Saturday of the first week.
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed.
• Must be able to start within 7 days of contract start (Return to Office requirement).
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with certain affiliated health systems.

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Med/Tele/PCU RN with strong cardiac telemetry skills and PCU experience. The role requires critical thinking for titrating drips and interpreting cardiac strips, with a supportive team environment and a mix of adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions.