TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Regional Nurse Consultant)
Location
Bismarck, ND | Telemetry / PCU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days / Nights (12-hour shifts, 7a–7p or 7p–7a) | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed telemetry/cardiac unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac catheterizations, EP studies, pacers, sepsis, pneumonia, influenza, ETOH, COVID with BiPAP, and acute-on-chronic conditions
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (with occasional 1:5–6 on nights); manage PCU-level overflow patients at a 1:3 ratio
- Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
- Independently read and interpret telemetry strips; unit is supported by portable tele monitors, in-room monitors, and a station tech
- Manage respiratory equipment including BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo; troubleshoot as needed
- Float as needed to PCU (full patient load), Medical-Surgical (full assignment), and ER holds/boarding
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PCU experience required; must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates may not currently hold full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
- All requested time off (7 days or fewer per 13-week contract) must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
- Background in telemetry or cardiac nursing strongly preferred
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
- Work on a dynamic cardiac/telemetry unit with a collaborative charge nurse structure and dedicated patient care tech support
- Schedule flexibility considered based on unit needs, including blocked scheduling options