Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Heparin, Identify Issues, Nursing, Patient Care, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Titration, Tracheotomy
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Med/Tele)
LocationBismarck, ND
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed telemetry and cardiac unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, ETOH, and acute-on-chronic conditions
- Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine per protocol
- Read and independently interpret telemetry strips and cardiac rhythms
- Manage patients at a PCU level of care, including those with BiPAP, trachs, and high-flow oxygen devices
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (general) and 1:3 (PCU overflow); float to PCU, med-surg, and ER hold areas as needed
- Adhere to every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday scheduling requirements
Required Qualifications- Active RN licensure (or compact eligibility for North Dakota)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Demonstrated PCU experience is required
- Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with Epic EMR
- Background in telemetry or cardiac nursing
- Familiarity with BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and high-flow oxygen equipment
- First-time travelers welcome to apply
Why Join Us- Work on a dynamic cardiac-focused unit with a supportive charge nurse presence on every shift and dedicated patient care techs
- Structured orientation provided to set you up for success before independent practice begins