Cardiac Telemetry PCU RN
Saint Paul, Minnesota
United Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cardiac/Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Cardiac/Telemetry Intermediate Care Unit (PCU).
• Comfortable and competent with:

  • Vasoactive IV drips
  • BiPAP, CPAP, AVAPS, Heated High Flow respiratory support
  • Post-operative care for CABG, valve replacements, thoracotomy
  • Endotool/insulin drips
  • Management of chest tubes, temporary pacers
• Patient population includes:

  • 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

Shift: 4 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
On-call: Not required
Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
Pending License: Accepted
Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 317
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Comfortable and competent with:

  • Vasoactive IV drips
  • Endotool/insulin drips
  • BiPAP, CPAP, AVAPS respiratory support
  • Post-operative care for CABG, valve replacements, thoracotomy
  • Management of temporary pacers and chest tubes

Background and 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
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • 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 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing within 1 year (9 panel acceptable)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start (RespSafety virtual questionnaire)
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no fingerprints pending allowed)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific online preorientation modules within 72 hours of assignment start
• Passport-style photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Annual skills checklist required
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Guaranteed hours subject to cancellation policy (client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty)
• Parking available free for night shift; fees apply for day/evening shifts

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs comfortable with intermediate care and complex cardiac patient management, seeking a travel contract in Minnesota.