Location: Bismarck, North Dakota

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day & night): varied start times — 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Every other weekend and every other holiday. Orientation: 1-2 unit-specific shifts.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Triage and rapidly assess patients across the lifespan, making timely decisions that impact outcomes
• Provide skilled emergency nursing care including IV starts, medication administration, and telemetry monitoring
• Manage trauma and critical patients following Level II protocols and collaborate closely with physicians
• Initiate and monitor vasoactive and critical care drips, ensuring safe titration and documentation
• Perform patient-focused assessments and deliver clear education to patients and families
• Coordinate patient throughput, transfers, and diagnostics including CT/X-ray escorts when required
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists, ED techs, and support staff to deliver efficient, compassionate care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and participate in unit-based quality and safety efforts

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure (able to practice in North Dakota or hold a compact license)
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Comfortable with 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays every other cycle
• Experience with ED skills such as triage, telemetry interpretation, IV starts, and pediatric to geriatric care
• Able to manage multiple patients with acuity-based ratios (commonly 1:3-4, may be up to 5 when boarding)
• Effective communicator who works well in high-paced teams and with multidisciplinary staff
• Prefer travel nurse experience but open to first-time travelers who are adaptable and eager to learn

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Active RN license and required emergency certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency and trauma nursing principles and fast-paced triage workflows
• Telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
• Medication administration including vasopressors, heparin, and antiarrhythmics
• Critical care drip management for ED holds and one-to-one care when needed
• Phlebotomy and IV insertion skills
• Pediatric and geriatric assessment and care
• Ability to collaborate with respiratory therapy and other support services
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and documentation skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state requirements easier
• Travel reimbursement and support for licensing or credentialing paperwork
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck is a friendly hub on the banks of the Missouri River with plenty to explore on your days off. Visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum for regional history, walk or bike the Missouri River trails, and enjoy Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park for hiking, scenic views, and interpretive history. Downtown Bismarck offers cozy restaurants, coffee shops, and local events, and the Dakota Zoo is great for a relaxed afternoon. If you love outdoor recreation, fishing, boating, and year-round trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing are easily accessible. Short drives take you to charming small towns and wide-open prairie views — perfect for decompressing after a busy ED shift.

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