Location: Bismarck, ND

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily Nights, 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; schedule set by manager with every-other-weekend requirement and holiday coverage as needed. (Unit also staffs 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM day 12-hour shifts; floating between med-surg units may be required.)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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

• Provide expert, compassionate nursing care for adult and geriatric med-surg and oncology patients
• Safely administer chemotherapy and manage IV drip titration per unit protocols
• Monitor telemetry and collaborate with telemonitoring techs to respond to changes in patient status
• Assess and manage common acute diagnoses (stroke care, CHF, COPD, A-fib non-RVR, post-ICU care)
• Serve as a dependable team member who can float to other MedSurg units as needed
• Communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams and support charge nurse coordination
• Document accurately in EPIC and participate in brief bedside handoffs for continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (appropriate state licensure to work in North Dakota)
• BLS required; NIHSS required
• Minimum ~2 years of nursing experience preferred (MedSurg/Telemetry/Oncology experience a plus)
• Comfortable titrating drips (Lasix, Heparin common on unit) and managing IV therapy
• Experience with chemotherapy administration and oncology care preferred (unit core staff do chemo)
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Preferred: experience with trach care and BiPAP; first-time travelers are welcome

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN not required
• Current BLS certification; NIHSS certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• MedSurg and Oncology clinical skills and assessment
• IV drip titration and infusion management
• Telemetry monitoring and basic ECG rhythm recognition (monitor techs support strips)
• Chemotherapy administration protocols and safe handling
• Use of EPIC for documentation and charting
• Team communication, delegation and working with charge nurses and patient care techs
• Troubleshooting BiPAP and established trachs (stability-focused care)

Benefits

• Welcoming team culture that supports travelers and helps you hit the ground running
• Generous housing and travel support to make relocation smooth and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so credentialing headaches stay off your plate
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• 401(k) retirement savings options to help build your future
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• Ongoing training and mentorship, plus EPIC charting support

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, ND

Explore the best of North Dakota while on contract: stroll along the Missouri River and Sertoma Park, visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum and the State Capitol, take a short trip to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and learn local frontier history, enjoy the Dakota Zoo and local craft breweries/dining in downtown Bismarck. Outdoor lovers can find hiking and river trails, cross-country skiing and ice fishing in the winter — perfect for weekend adventures between shifts.

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