Travel: PCU RN - Night Shift

American Traveler 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
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.
Details

• 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

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
Additional Information
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
American Traveler Job ID #P-736371. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.