Location: Oakes, ND

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts). Manager-scheduled with block scheduling options; every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation; may float to the ER as needed.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings accurately in MEDITECH
• Administer medications and manage infusion pumps safely and competently
• Titrate drips per protocol (e.g., Insulin, Heparin, Levophed) and manage set‑rate infusions like Amiodarone
• Interpret telemetry strips (Mindray monitors) and act promptly on abnormalities
• Provide respiratory care including high-flow, CPAP/BiPAP management and support with the Hamilton C1 ventilator as needed
• Collaborate with CNAs, PCTs and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care and ensure patient safety
• Support charge nurse and float to the ER when staffing needs require flexibility
• Participate in unit orientation and ongoing quality and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to submit) required
• BLS (AHA) required; ACLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) required
• NIHSS and TNCC preferred (TNCC if functioning as ER nurse)
• Comfortable titrating drips and managing common critical meds
• Experience reading telemetry strips and documenting rhythm interpretation
• Familiarity with MEDITECH charting system
• Minimum ~2 years nursing experience preferred
• Team player with strong communication and social skills; reliability is essential
• First-time travelers are welcome — orientation and support provided

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma accepted — BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessments and clinical judgment in med-surg settings
• Infusion pump management and safe medication administration
• Telemetry strip interpretation (Mindray monitors)
• Drip titration protocols and vasoactive medication management
• Respiratory equipment and treatments, including Hamilton C1 ventilator
• Charting and documentation in MEDITECH
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and float to ER when needed
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care approach
• Experience in or appreciation for critical access hospital environments

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills and voice matter
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back refreshed
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make renewals easier
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance for out-of-town clinicians
• Generous orientation so you feel confident from day one
• 401(k) retirement plan and life insurance offerings
• Referral bonus program — bring teammates you love
• Flexible scheduling options and block scheduling availability
• Continuing education support and opportunities to grow

Travel Perks: Explore Oakes, ND

Oakes is classic small-town North Dakota charm — think friendly neighbors, easy commutes, and plenty of outdoor time. Enjoy fishing, birdwatching, and scenic drives, poke around local parks and community events, and sample homemade fare at local diners. If you’re craving a bigger-city weekend, larger regional hubs are a comfortable drive away for shopping, museums, and live entertainment. This assignment is perfect for clinicians who enjoy close-knit teams, seasonal outdoor recreation, and relaxed evenings under wide-open skies.

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