Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance from Day 1

401(k)

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position at a Level II Trauma facility in Bismarck, ND. The role requires PCU experience and the ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.

The assignment includes 12-hour shifts (7a–7p) with occasional nights, every other weekend and holiday, 13-week duration, and travel housing/benefits. RNs must have active ND or Compact license and current BLS/ACLS, with 2+ years of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Active ND RN license (or Compact) is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• PCU experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac/telemetry strips.
• Two professional references with dates of employment.
• Copy of driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit in a Level II Trauma hospital setting.
• 32-bed Med/Tele unit with a strong cardiac focus, functioning as a PCU overflow unit.
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with cardiac-related conditions.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4–5, with occasional 1:5–6 on nights.
• RNs titrate drips including specified cardiovascular meds.
• RNs read/interpret telemetry strips; monitors available in rooms and station.
• EMR: Epic (preferred).
• 12-hour day shifts, some nights, weekends and holidays rotation.
• No on-call required; 13-week contract.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Education

ND RN license (or Compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position at a Level II Trauma facility in Bismarck, ND, requiring PCU experience and the ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.

Requirements

• Active ND RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand — pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required — pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• PCU experience is required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac/telemetry strips required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver\'s license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates

Responsibilities

• Acute care stepdown/PCU unit in a Level II Trauma hospital setting
• 32-bed Med/Tele unit with a strong cardiac focus, functioning as a PCU overflow unit
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as cardiac cath, EP studies, pacers, ETOH, COVID on BiPAP, pneumonia, influenza, sepsis, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4–5, with occasional 1:5–6 on nights; PCU-level overflow patients staffed at 1:3
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips; tele monitors are available both in rooms and at the nurses\' station with a monitor tech present
• RT equipment in use includes BiPAP, tracheostomies, and Airvo; RNs are expected to troubleshoot this equipment
• EMR: Epic (preferred but not required)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a–7p; occasional night availability (7p–7a) may apply, with rotation occurring no more than weekly
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Floating required to all areas as helping hands, full PCU patient load, full MS assignment, and some ER holds/boarding
• No on-call or standby requirement
• 13-week contract
• Orientation consists of 2 x 12-hour shifts (Friday and Saturday of the first week), with independent practice expected by that Sunday
• Charge nurses are present on both shifts and occasionally carry a light patient load of 2–3
• Nurse aides/patient care techs are available with a goal ratio of 1:10
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• RTO requests of 7 or fewer days for the 13-week contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-736371

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