Location: Bismarck, ND

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), rotating schedule that includes nights with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday requirements; night-focused rotation with occasional day coverage and float expectations

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

• Assess, monitor and manage adult and geriatric patients on a Med/Tele/PCU stepdown unit with accuracy and compassion
• Interpret ECG strips quickly and act decisively to maintain patient stability
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, low-dose Dopamine) per protocols
• Provide PCU-level care for post-cath, EP studies, pacemaker patients and medically complex cardiac cases
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, telemetry techs, respiratory therapists and multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in Epic to keep the care team informed and continuity strong
• Float across related areas as needed and support unit flow during high census or ER holds
• Serve as a safe, steady presence for patients and families during critical cardiac events

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to practice in North Dakota; compact license holders welcome where applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele or PCU experience required — must be comfortable reading and interpreting strips
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and manage telemetry patients
• Epic experience preferred but not mandatory; first-time travel nurses are welcome
• Comfort with rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends and occasional float assignments

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and ECG strip interpretation
• PCU/stepdown patient assessment and management
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Familiarity with BiPAP, trach care and high-flow oxygen troubleshooting
• Experience with common cardiac meds: Amiodarone, Diltiazem (Cardizem), Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nitroprusside, Furosemide, low-dose Dopamine
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization and multitasking in an acute care setting
• Effective documentation using Epic and clear interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your cardiac telemetry skills are valued — people who actually read the strips with you
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week so you can plan life outside of work
• Paid orientation: 2 — 12-hour shifts to get you comfortable and confident on the unit
• Licensure assistance and help navigating state requirements for travel RNs
• Travel-friendly perks like housing assistance guidance and travel reimbursement support
• Professional growth: exposure to PCU/stepdown cardiac care, EP studies and pacer management
• Work with Epic — great experience to add to your charting skills
• A welcoming unit culture that prioritizes patient care and respects your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, ND

Bismarck sits on the banks of the Missouri River and offers a surprising mix of outdoor and cultural options for your time off. Explore the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum or visit the Dakota Zoo for a relaxed afternoon. Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, just across the river in Mandan, has scenic trails, historic sites and great picnic spots. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy riverfront walks, fishing, cross-country skiing and snow activities in winter. For a weekend adventure, drive out to Theodore Roosevelt National Park for sweeping badlands scenery and wildlife viewing. Downtown Bismarck has cozy restaurants, local breweries and friendly neighborhoods — plenty to explore between shifts.

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