Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Dickinson, ND
Start Date: 01-10-2026
End Date: 04-11-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift (12-hour), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC; schedule set by director (7-7 rotation), weekends & holidays as needed; typical 3x12 schedule (36 hours/week)
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
- Deliver high-quality critical care to adult ICU patients with compassion and clinical precision
- Manage ventilators and troubleshoot respiratory equipment from nasal cannula to ventilator support
- Titrate and manage drips safely and according to ICU protocols
- Read and interpret telemetry strips and act on cardiac rate and rhythm issues
- Care for trauma and medically complex patients (DKA, sepsis, respiratory failure, medical detox)
- Monitor and manage arterial lines and CVP measurements when required
- Collaborate with emergency department leadership who oversee the ICU and support continuity of care
- Participate in a focused orientation (three 12-hour unit shifts) and support unit teamwork and safety coaching
Qualifications
- Active RN license (eligible to submit — license required)
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute/ICU nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS and PALS required
- TNCC or TCAR certification, or equivalent experience caring for trauma patients
- Ability to pass required fit testing (no facial hair that prevents an appropriate fit test)
- Comfort titrating IV drips and managing ventilated patients
- MEDITECH charting experience is a plus
Education
- Active RN license required
- BSN not required (BSN: No)
Knowledge & Skills
- ICU-focused bedside nursing and critical care assessment
- Ventilator management and respiratory troubleshooting
- IV drip titration and vasoactive medication management
- Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring
- Trauma patient care principles and rapid assessment
- Arterial line and CVP monitoring
- Sepsis and DKA management
- Familiarity with MEDITECH electronic charting
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Life insurance and short-term disability for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — share the love and earn rewards
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your experience and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Dickinson, ND
Dickinson sits on the edge of North Dakota’s rugged beauty — think wide skies and big outdoor playgrounds. When you’re off shift explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and its Badlands scenery and wildlife, visit the Dickinson Museum Center for local history and exhibits, enjoy nearby hiking, fishing and seasonal snowmobiling/cross-country skiing, and unwind at local cafes, breweries and family-owned restaurants. Weekend trips to Medora and nearby outdoor recreation areas make for quick, scenic getaways.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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