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

Job Opportunity: Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Type: Med/Tele RN with PCU experience
• Number of Beds: 32
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day shifts: 1:4-5
  • Night shifts: occasional 1:5-6
  • PCU overflow: 1:3
• Patient Types: Adults and geriatrics with cardiac conditions including cardiac caths, EP studies, pacemakers, alcohol-related issues, COVID-19 (including Bipap), general surgical patients with heart history, pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, sepsis

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have PCU experience and be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
• Telemetry/cardiac nursing experience required
• Epic electronic health record experience preferred
• Open to first-time travel nurses
• RN required to titrate drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine (no Levophed)

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Dakota

Work Schedule & Orientation

• Shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am, rotating no more than weekly
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each), Friday and Saturday of first week; independent by Sunday
• Floating: Required to float to PCU, Med/Surg, and some ER holds/boarding as needed

Additional Information

• Charge nurse present on both shifts, occasionally takes a light patient load
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available with a goal ratio of 1:10
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes Bipap, trachs, Airvo; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage vents
• Tele/Monitor techs present to assist with monitoring
• 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 extensions allowed

Summary

This is a 13-week contract for an experienced Med/Tele/PCU RN with strong cardiac and telemetry skills, including the ability to titrate drips and interpret cardiac strips. The position requires ACLS and BLS certifications and offers a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.