Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Bismarck, ND

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed telemetry/cardiac unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, influenza, and acute-on-chronic conditions. Read and independently interpret cardiac telemetry strips; monitor patients via portable tele monitors and in-room monitors.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Med/Tele)

Location

Bismarck, ND

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 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 conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, influenza, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
• Read and independently interpret cardiac telemetry strips; monitor patients via portable tele monitors and in-room monitors
• Manage PCU-level overflow patients at a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio; standard ratios are 1:4–5 with occasional 1:5–6 on nights
• Assist with or troubleshoot RT equipment including BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo/high-flow devices
• Float as needed to PCU (full patient load), medical-surgical units, and ER holds/boarding areas

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• PCU experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR
• Background in telemetry or cardiac nursing
• Familiarity with cardiac cath, EP studies, and pacemaker patient care

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, with unit-specific orientation provided to support your transition
• Work on a dynamic cardiac-focused unit with a collaborative team structure including charge nurses and patient care technicians on every shift