Location: Bismarck, North Dakota

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts (exact start/end times vary by unit), typically 48 hours per week, every other weekend, float assignments as needed (MedSurg Float)

Hours per Week: 48

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

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care across medical-surgical populations including post-op, orthopedic, bariatric, urology, and general medical patients
• Assess, monitor and document patient status using EPIC to ensure safe, accurate records
• Confirm telemetry strips and collaborate with monitor techs to interpret cardiac rhythms
• Manage respiratory supports including CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow nasal cannula per unit protocols
• Float between units as needed, adapting quickly to new teams and workflows
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to coordinate care
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns to providers in a timely manner
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and travel CBO to uphold clinical standards

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Dakota or compact state (able to submit license)
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with EPIC charting strongly preferred
• Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and confirming strips
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow oxygen modalities
• Ability and willingness to float to different med/surg areas
• Professional communication skills and a team-first attitude

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in EPIC charting and accurate documentation
• Strong med-surg assessment skills and post-operative care knowledge
• Telemetry rhythm recognition and confirmation workflow
• Familiarity with respiratory supports: CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula
• Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Comfortable following unit-specific float checklists and travel orientation procedures
• Basic familiarity with common surgical and medical diagnoses (CHF, CVA, SOB, diabetes, orthopedic cases)

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support including housing guidance and local resource help
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match opportunities
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for a smooth start
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
• A supportive team that values your skills, autonomy, and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, North Dakota

Explore Bismarck between shifts: stroll the Missouri River trails, visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum and the State Capitol, enjoy the Dakota Zoo, and hike or picnic at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park across the river in Mandan. Weekend road-trip options include Theodore Roosevelt National Park for dramatic badlands scenery and outdoor adventures. Local breweries, farmers markets and community events make it easy to meet people and enjoy downtime.

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