Location: Oakes, ND

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; manager-scheduled block scheduling with schedule posted 6 weeks in advance; includes every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation; may float to the ER as needed

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

• Assess and monitor medical surgical patients, performing focused and thorough patient assessments
• Administer medications and manage infusion pumps with accurate drip titration
• Interpret telemetry strips and document cardiac rhythms using Mindray monitors
• Manage respiratory equipment including Hamilton C1 ventilator modes, CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow oxygen
• Provide skilled, compassionate care for common diagnoses such as CHF, A-fib, falls and bowel obstruction
• Collaborate with CNAs, PCTs and the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth patient care and documentation
• Titrate drips safely for medications like insulin, heparin and vasopressors per protocol
• Support unit needs by floating to the ER when required and stepping into multiple roles in a critical access setting

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for submission in North Dakota
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg or relevant acute care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS, NIHSS and TNCC as applicable
• Comfortable and experienced with infusion pumps, medication administration and drip titration
• Experience reading telemetry strips and using Meditech for charting
• Able to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends and holiday rotations
• Team player with strong communication and reliable attendance

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing accepted
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Med Surg nursing fundamentals and medical-surgical assessments
• Infusion pump management and set rate/drip titration
• Telemetry interpretation and Mindray monitor familiarity
• Meditech electronic charting experience
• Respiratory equipment management including Hamilton C1 ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow oxygen
• Strong teamwork, patient communication and adaptability in a critical access hospital

Benefits

• Comfortable housing stipend and travel support to make your contract life easier
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify cross-state work
• Referral bonus program for recommending great colleagues
• A supportive, family-like team that values collaboration and reliability

Travel Perks: Explore Oakes, ND

This is a chance to live and work in a welcoming small town with genuine Midwestern charm. Enjoy peaceful country landscapes, local community events, cozy diners and friendly neighbors. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of nearby lakes, parks and open prairies for fishing, hiking and birdwatching. Weekend drives to regional centers offer dining, shopping and cultural options when you want a city escape. The tight-knit hospital community and easy access to nature make for a rewarding work-life balance.

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