PCU RN Job in Bismarck, ND

CHI St Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center is seeking an RN for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 2, 2026, with weekly pay of $2,250.

Schedule & Expectations

• Work three 12-hour shifts per week on day (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) or night (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) schedules
• Rotating shifts occur no more than once weekly; manager uses blocked scheduling when possible based on unit needs
• Every other weekend and every other holiday requirement
• No on-call or standby duty
• First to float; you will assist across all areas—PCU with full patient load, medical/surgical with full assignment, and occasional ER holds and boarding

Unit Details

The 32-bed Med/Tele unit provides PCU-level care overflow with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 (occasional 1:5–6 on nights; 1:3 for PCU overflow). A charge nurse is present on both shifts. Nurse aide and patient care tech support is available with a 1:10 target ratio.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate drips including Amio, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Nipride, Lasix, and low-dose Dopamine (no Levo)
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Work with BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo equipment; RNs troubleshoot RT equipment
• Use telemetry portable monitors, in-room monitors, and bedside tech support
• Chart in EPIC (preferred experience)

Patient Population

Adults and geriatrics with cardiac history, cardiac catheterization, EP studies, pacemakers, ETOH withdrawal, COVID BiPAP, general surgery with cardiac history, pneumonia, acute-on-chronic conditions, influenza, and sepsis.

Requirements

• Active ND nursing license
• PCU experience and ability to read cardiac strips required
• Telemetry or cardiac RN background required
• ACLS and BLS certification
• Experience with BiPAP, trachs, and Airvo equipment
• First-time travelers accepted
• BSN not required

Orientation

Two twelve-hour shifts (Friday and Saturday of first week); independent work begins that Sunday. Any color scrubs permitted. Facility is a Trauma Level 2 acute care setting.