Med Telemetry/PCU Registered Nurse
Bismarck, North Dakota
CHI Saint Alexius Health

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Specialty: Med/Tele/PCU RN

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Med/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 (COVID), acute on chronic conditions, influenza, sepsis

Required Experience & Skills

• Must have PCU experience
• Telemetry/cardiac nursing experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips (EKG)
• Experience with titrating drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, low dose Dopamine)
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• Open to first-time travel nurses
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications

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

Shift Details

• Shift Hours: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• Shift 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
• Call/Standby: None

Orientation

• 2 shifts (12 hours each) of unit-specific orientation
• Orientation scheduled Friday and Saturday of the first week; independent by Sunday

Additional Information

• Charge nurse present on each shift, occasionally takes a light patient load (2-3 patients)
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available, goal ratio 1:10
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes BiPAP, trachs, Airvo; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage these devices directly
• Telemetry/monitor techs present at nurses’ station and patient rooms
• Floating: Required to float to PCU, Medical-Surgical, and some ER hold/boarding areas as needed
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed
• Radius Rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Med/Tele/PCU RN with strong cardiac and telemetry skills, including the ability to read EKG strips and titrate drips. The position requires ACLS and BLS certifications and offers a mix of day and night shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Orientation is provided, and floating to other units is expected. The role is suitable for nurses comfortable with telemetry and progressive care patients, including cardiac and complex medical cases.