Medical Telemetry PCU RN
Bismarck, ND
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med/Tele/PCU)

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (7a-7p)
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Type: Medical/Telemetry/Cardiac 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 Types: Adults and geriatrics with cardiac conditions including cardiac caths, electrophysiology studies, pacemakers, alcohol-related issues, COVID-19 on BiPAP, general surgical patients with heart history, pneumonia (including COVID), acute on chronic conditions, influenza, sepsis

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have PCU experience and be able to read and interpret cardiac strips independently
• Telemetry/Cardiac nursing experience preferred
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses are acceptable
• RN required to titrate drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine (no Levophed)

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required
• Valid RN license for North Dakota

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each), typically Friday and Saturday of the first week; independent by Sunday
• Shift Rotation: 7a-7p and 7p-7a shifts; 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 as needed
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed

Additional Unit 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 equipment includes BiPAP, tracheostomies, Airvo; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage ventilation settings
• Telemetry/Monitor techs present at nurse’s station and patient rooms
• No call or standby requirements

Other Requirements

• Must be able to start within 7 days of contract acceptance (Return to Office timeframe)
• Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related healthcare system facilities within the area

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Med/Tele/PCU RN with strong cardiac and telemetry skills, including strip interpretation and drip titration. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage, floating across related units, and requires current BLS and ACLS certifications. Orientation is provided, and first-time travel nurses are welcome.