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 | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed telemetry and cardiac unit serving adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses including cardiac conditions, pneumonia, sepsis, ETOH, and acute-on-chronic conditions
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
• Read and independently interpret cardiac telemetry strips; monitor patients via portable and in-room telemetry systems
• Manage PCU-level overflow patients at a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio; standard unit ratio is 1:4–5
• Assist with or troubleshoot RT equipment including BiPAP, trachs, and high-flow oxygen (Airvo)
• Float as needed to PCU for full patient load, medical-surgical units, and ER holds as a helping hand

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• PCU experience required
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Ability to titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR
• Background in telemetry or cardiac nursing
• Familiarity with cardiac cath, EP studies, and pacemaker patients

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome — this unit offers a structured orientation and a supportive charge nurse presence on every shift
• Flexible scheduling considerations including blocked scheduling based on unit needs