Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Catheterization, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Heparin, Identify Issues, Nursing, Pacemaker, Patient Care, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Med/Tele)
LocationBismarck, ND
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days or Nights (12-hour shifts, 7a–7p / 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 conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, ETOH, influenza, and acute-on-chronic conditions
- Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
- Independently read and interpret telemetry strips and cardiac rhythms
- Manage and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including BiPAP, trachs, and high-flow devices (Airvo)
- Float as needed to PCU (full patient load), Medical-Surgical units, and ER holds/boarding as a helping hand
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (day/night), with PCU overflow care at 1:3
Required Qualifications- Active RN licensure applicable to the state of North Dakota
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Demonstrated PCU-level experience
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac/telemetry strips
- Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with Epic EMR
- Background in telemetry or cardiac nursing
- Familiarity with EP studies, cardiac catheterization patients, and pacemaker management
- First-time travelers welcome to apply
Why Join Us- Work on a dynamic cardiac/telemetry unit supported by charge nurses on every shift, nurse aides, and dedicated telemetry monitor technicians
- Scheduling flexibility considered, including blocked scheduling based on unit needs