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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position at a Level II Trauma acute care facility in Bismarck, ND, requiring PCU experience and the ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.
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Acute care hospital setting, Level II Trauma Center
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32-bed Med/Tele/PCU unit functioning primarily as a telemetry and cardiac unit with PCU overflow
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Adult and geriatric patient population including cardiac cath, EP studies, pacemakers, ETOH, COVID/BiPAP, general surgical with cardiac history, pneumonia, sepsis, influenza, and acute-on-chronic conditions
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5 (occasional 1:5–6 on nights); PCU-level overflow care at 1:3
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RNs are required to read and interpret their own cardiac strips; telemetry monitors are available at bedside and at the nurses' station
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RNs are required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine
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RT equipment in use includes BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo; RNs are responsible for troubleshooting
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EMR: Epic (preferred, not required)
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12-hour shifts; day shift (7a–7p) and night shift (7p–7a) available
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Every other weekend required
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Every other holiday required
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First to float: floating includes all areas as helping hands, PCU for full patient load, MS for full patient assignment, and some ER holds/boarding
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No on-call or standby requirement
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Active ND RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license, must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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PCU experience required
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Telemetry/cardiac RN background required, including ability to read and interpret cardiac strips
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Driver's license required for consideration
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Candidates may not currently be employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any facility associated with CommonSpirit Health, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
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Orientation consists of 2 twelve-hour shifts (Friday and Saturday of the first week), with independent practice beginning that Sunday
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Charge nurses are present on all shifts and may occasionally carry a light patient load of 2–3 patients
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Nurse aides/patient care techs are available on the unit with a goal ratio of 1:10
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Any color scrubs are permitted
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RTO of 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract must be requested upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Manager interview required
