Travel Med Tele PCU RN - $2,933 per week

Pulse Healthcare Services; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

License and certification reimburse

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN for the PCU in Bismarck, North Dakota. This 13-week assignment features 12-hour nights, 48 hours per week, and a rotating schedule in a 32-bed stepdown unit.

The RN will monitor cardiac rhythms, administer IV meds, and collaborate with the care team while floating to related units as needed. Requires active RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2 years' Med/Tele/PCU experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and 2+ years in Med/Tele/PCU.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience with telemonitoring and cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a stepdown unit with care plans.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and read EKG strips.
• Titrate IV meds (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Lasix).
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with the team.
• Floating to PCU and medical-surgical units as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing education.

Skills

RN

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm read

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EHR

Telemetry systems

Job description

Pulse Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The RN will be responsible for delivering focused care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of cardiac and medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in a stepdown unit, assessing patient needs and implementing care plans.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; able to read EKG strips independently.
• Titrate medications and manage intravenous (IV) drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, and Lasix.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist with floating to different areas as needed to support unit needs, including PCU and medical-surgical units.
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Med/Tele/PCU setting.
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required.
• Experience with telemonitoring and cardiac patient management.
• Familiarity with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and adapt to changes in patient needs.

Unit Details

• 32-bed stepdown unit with a nurse-patient ratio of 1:4-5, increasing to 5-6 patients on nights with potential PCU level care.
• Common patient diagnoses include cardiac conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute on chronic conditions.
• Patient care techs available to assist with patient needs, operating at a ratio of 1:10.
• Day and night shifts available with a commitment to a rotating schedule.

Additional Information

Weekend and holiday shifts are required on an every other basis. Successful candidates must be comfortable floating to various departments as needed.

Dress Code

Any color scrubs are acceptable. Scrubs are not provided.

Pulse Healthcare Services Job ID #38058477. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Pulse Healthcare Services

At Pulse Healthcare we pride ourselves in being more than just a recruiting and staffing agency. Pulse has the capability through our extensive network of contracts to place our nurses across different regions and health systems throughout the country. Our goal is to build long lasting relationships and provide our nurses the opportunity to gain professional growth, experience and new adventures. Whether you are in the beginning phases of your travel nursing career or you are a seasoned traveler, Pulse has the ability to provide you with freedom, flexibility and seamless transitions throughout your career.

Pulse is able to offer comprehensive benefits that are customized to your needs. We have multiple satellite locations and Personal Career Consultants ready to extend efforts coast to coast to find the career opportunity that matches your personal profile.

We treat our travel nurses like family. We are passionate about your success and we will work diligently to prove that to you through our trustworthy relationships, teamwork, full access and top of the line services.

Our Mantra

Pulse is Q uality, R eliability and S ervice

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement