Travel Med Tele PCU RN - $2,041 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Med/Tele/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team in a stepdown unit. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients requiring progressive cardiac services while ensuring a patient-centered approach.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown
• Number of Beds: 32
• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:4-5, occasionally 5-6 on nights, PCU level care overflow 1:3
• Common Diagnoses:
  • Adults and geriatrics
  • Cardiac conditions including cardiac caths, EP studies, and pacemakers
  • ETOH and COVID related conditions
  • General surgical patients with heart history
  • Medical patients with cardiac history, pneumonia, acute on chronic conditions, and sepsis

Job Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and competent patient care in a progressive cardiac unit.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions regularly.
• Administer medications and initiate titration of drips as necessary.
• Read and interpret cardiac strips; report any significant changes to the physician.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a PCU or similar setting
• Required Certifications:
  • ACLS
  • BLS
• Preferred Experience:
  • Tele/cardiac RN experience
  • Epic electronic medical record system is a plus

Work Environment

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a); rotating shifts will not exceed more than once a week.
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday
• Floating Requirements: Will assist in all areas as needed, including full patient loads in the PCU or Medical Surgical unit and some ER holds.
• Orientation: 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation upon hire.
• Scrubs: Any color scrubs; scrubs are not provided.

Additional Notes

This unit focuses heavily on telemetry and cardiac care, emphasizing the importance of strong assessment and critical thinking skills. The ability to work collaboratively with a team is essential in providing exceptional care to our patients.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19215921. 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: RN:Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

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