Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Overview
The Med/Tele Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive care to adults and geriatrics with various medical conditions, particularly cardiac issues.
Unit Information
- Number of Beds: 32
- Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:4-5, occasional 5-6 on nights
- PCU Level Care: Overflow on the unit 1:3
Common Diagnoses
- Cardiac caths
- EP studies
- Pacemakers
- Alcohol withdrawal
- COVID-19 with BiPAP
- General surgical patients with cardiac history
- Medical patients with pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis
Required Skills and Experience
- PCU experience with the ability to read cardiac strips
- Experience with tele/cardiac nursing
- Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system (preferred)
- Ability to titrate intravenous medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, and Lasix
- Comfort in troubleshooting respiratory equipment (e.g., BiPAP, trach management)
Team Structure
- Charge Nurse on each shift who may take a light patient load
- Nurse Aids/Patient Care Technicians with a target ratio of 1:10
- Tele/Monitor Technicians available for support at the nurse's station
Shifts and Scheduling
- Shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
- Rotating shifts may occur, but not more than once weekly
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
- Floating Requirements: May float to other areas as needed for patient care
Orientation and Training
- Unit-specific orientation includes 2 shifts (12 hours each)
- Orientation occurs on the first weekend with independent practice starting the following Sunday
Dress Code
Scrubs of any color are permitted; scrubs are not provided.
Additional Information
- Radius Rule: 50 miles from the facility
- All candidates must not have current employment with associated facilities
- Initial RTO must be provided upfront; additional RTO may not be approved after submission
We welcome qualified and dedicated candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity in a fast-paced and rewarding environment focused on patient care and support.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19104341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Telemetry,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.