Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Bismarck, ND

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Bismarck, ND
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Med/Tele)

Location

Bismarck, ND

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 32-bed telemetry/cardiac unit with PCU-level overflow care
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (up to 1:6 on nights); PCU-level assignments at 1:3
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
• Read and independently interpret telemetry strips and cardiac monitors
• Manage patients with diagnoses including cardiac catheterizations, EP studies, pacers, ETOH, BiPAP/COVID, sepsis, pneumonia, influenza, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• Float as needed to PCU for full patient load, medical-surgical units, and ER holds/boarding as a helping hand

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• PCU experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR
• Familiarity with BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and Airvo/high-flow respiratory equipment
• Background in telemetry or dedicated cardiac nursing

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, with unit-specific orientation provided to support a smooth transition
• Work on a dynamic telemetry and cardiac-focused unit with a supportive charge nurse structure on every shift