Medical Telemetry PCU RN
Bismarck, ND
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Travel Telemetry / PCU Overflow RN – Days (First-Time Travelers OK)

Location: Bismarck, ND

Specialty: Nursing -> PCU / Progressive Care / Stepdown

Shift: Day Shift | 3x12s | 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM | Blocked Shifts Considered

Duration: 13 Weeks

Target Start Date: 07/27/2026

Job Description:

We are seeking an adaptable and skilled Telemetry Registered Nurse with a strong Progressive Care (PCU) background for a 13-week day-shift travel contract at CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center. This active 32-bed cardiac-focused unit accommodates intermediate stepdown overflow. If you excel at telemetry strip interpretation, drip titration, and thrive in a team-first environment, this role is an excellent fit—plus, first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply!

Facility Details & Unit Highlights:

• Facility: CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center
• Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry & Cardiac (PCU Overflow)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5 for standard care | 1:3 for PCU-level acuity assignments
• Support Staff: Dedicated Charge Nurse on shift (who takes minimal or light patient loads) and a 1:10 PCT goal ratio.
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Dress Code: Open flexibility—any color solid scrubs are accepted!

Key Responsibilities & Scope:

• Care for adult and geriatric cardiac/medical populations undergoing post-cath recovery, pacemaker placement, respiratory support (BiPAP, Airvo, trachs), or sepsis protocols.
• Independently read, interpret, and document telemetry strips at the bedside.
• Safely manage and titrate critical unit drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, and Lasix.
• Float flexibly to adjacent Med/Surg or PCU units as needed to assist with patient workflows.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1–2+ years of recent acute care Telemetry/Cardiac experience with dedicated PCU/Stepdown competencies.
• Active North Dakota or Compact RN License in hand.
• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS.
• Strict Radius & Affiliation Rule: Permanent address must be 50+ miles away from the campus. Candidates cannot hold active employment (FT, PT, or PRN) anywhere within the CommonSpirit Health network.
• Time-Off Restrictions: Maximum of 7 days of RTO allowed per contract, which must be requested at the time of submission.