PCU RN - Cardiac Telemetry
Saint Paul, Minnesota
United Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiac/Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit

Location

• State: Minnesota
• City: Saint Paul

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (Cardiac/Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit)

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: Work every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope may be required
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius not accepted

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license for Minnesota accepted (pending license accepted)

Clinical Skills & Patient Population

Candidates should be comfortable and competent with:

• Vasoactive IV drips
• Bipap, CPAP, AVAPS
• Post-operative care for CABG, valve replacements, thoracotomy
• Endotool/insulin drips
• Care of patients with:

  • Post cardiovascular procedures (CABG, Valve Replacement, Watchman, TAVR)
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) / Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
  • Cardio-renal syndrome
  • Respiratory failure
  • Arrhythmias
  • Chest tubes
  • Temporary pacers
• Use of heated high flow oxygen therapy

Facility Type

• Acute Care
• Teaching hospital
• Level 3 trauma center

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year required
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (documentation required before or shortly after start)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing within 1 year (9 panel acceptable)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start (fit testing)
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no fingerprints pending allowed)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online pre-orientation modules required within 72 hours of assignment start
• Modules vary by specialty and can take 3-9 hours to complete

Additional Notes

• Parking: Night shift parking is free in facility ramp; day/evening shifts have paid parking options
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Candidates must be able to work within facility policies and complete all required documentation and training on time

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
• Cardiac PCU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross