American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele/PCU position requiring PCU experience, night shifts, and strong cardiac monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Acute care stepdown unit with a focus on medical, telemetry, and progressive care patients
• Unit has 32 beds serving adult and geriatric populations
• Common patient diagnoses include cardiac caths, EP studies, pacers, ETOH, Covid requiring Bipap, general surgical patients with cardiac history, pneumonia, sepsis, and acute on chronic conditions
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4-5, occasionally 1:5-6 on nights, with PCU overflow at 1:3
• Cardiac monitoring with portable and room monitors; tele tech support at nurses station
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low dose Dopamine
• Care of patients with Bipap, trachs, Airvo and similar RT equipment
• Uses Epic EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements
• Floating required within PCU, Med/Surg, and ER holds/boarding, with travelers as first to float
• Care for a varied adult and geriatric population with complex medical and cardiac needs
• Team includes charge nurse on each shift who may occasionally take a light patient load
• Patient care techs typically assigned at a 1:10 ratio
• Unit orientation consists of two 12-hour shifts, followed by independent work
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• Must submit all RTO requests upfront, with a maximum of 7 days approved per contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required and must be in hand
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with recent, proven PCU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Experience titrating cardiac drips and caring for a cardiac telemetry population
• Epic experience preferred
• Must not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-620544. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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