Med/Tele/PCU RN
Bismarck, ND
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,120/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Med/Tele/PCU RN
Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract
- 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- 12-hour shifts
- Days
Unit / Setting
- Med/Tele RN unit
- 32 beds
- More of a tele/cardiac unit
- PCU level care overflow on the unit
Required Qualifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PCU experience
- Ability to read and interpret strips
- RN must be able to titrate drips
Preferred Qualifications
- Epic familiarity
Patient Population / Clinical Focus
- Adults and geriatrics
- Cardiac caths
- EP studies
- Pacers
- ETOH
- COVID Bipap
- Occasional general surgical patients with heart history
- Medical patients with cardiac history
- Pneumonia/COVID
- Acute on chronic conditions
- Influenza
- Sepsis
Responsibilities / Workflow
- RN reads and interprets telemetry strips
- Titrates drips including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
- Supports BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo as needed
Staffing / Ratios
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5
- Occasional 1:5-6 on nights
- PCU overflow ratio: 1:3
- Charge nurse is present on both shifts and may take a light assignment
- Nurse aides/patient care techs are present, with a goal ratio of 1:10
- Tele/monitor tech support is available
Schedule / Rotation
- Rotating days and nights
- Rotation will not occur more than weekly
- Manager creates the schedule and may consider a blocked schedule based on unit needs
Weekend / Holiday
- Every other weekend
- Every other holiday
Floating
- Float as helping hands to all areas
- May float to PCU for full PCU patient load
- May float to MS for full patient assignment
- May float to some ER holds/boarding
Orientation
- 2 unit-specific 12-hour shifts
- Orientation occurs Friday and Saturday of the first week
- Independent by Sunday of the first week
Dress Code
- Any color scrubs
Additional Notes
- First-time travelers are accepted
- RTO must be provided upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after submission
- Candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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About Bismarck, ND
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Bismarck, ND here's what you should know:- Bismarck's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to around 5°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are available in Bismarck, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size and demand for temporary housing.
- Bismarck is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Bismarck has a fairly homogenous population with a majority of residents being of European descent.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, cold winters.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Bismarck due to the demand for healthcare professionals in the area.
- Bismarck offers a variety of restaurants, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities.
- You can explore historical sites like Fort Abraham Lincoln, enjoy dinner cruises on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, and visit the North Dakota State Capitol for stunning views.
- The city also has a range of dining and entertainment options, as well as riverfront trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
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