Location: Devils Lake, North Dakota

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: Day 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Night 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating schedule includes weekends (2 out of 6) and holiday coverage as needed; guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 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

• Triage and rapidly assess patients on arrival, prioritizing care for the sickest first
• Provide comprehensive patient assessment and deliver timely medication administration, including drips
• Perform IV therapy, medication mixing and manage common ED infusions (insulin, heparin, Levofed, Cardizem, etc.)
• Assist with respiratory support and intubation procedures and operate respiratory equipment (Bipap, vent, heated high flow, Glidescope)
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and monitor strips; act quickly on abnormal findings
• Deliver trauma care and stabilize patients for transfer to higher levels of care when needed
• Document care accurately in Meditech and collaborate closely with physicians, NPs/PAs, RT and ancillary staff
• Support unit flow, float to other areas as needed, and participate in orientation and ongoing unit processes to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (ND or compact where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience (acute/ED experience required)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC
• Preferred certifications/skills: NRP, prior travel nurse experience, trauma nursing background
• Comfortable with medication mixing, IV insertion/management, and reading/interpreting cardiac strips
• Ability to assist with respiratory meds/equipment and intubation
• Strong critical thinking, communication, teamwork and time-management skills

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN not required but welcomed; clinical competence and experience are prioritized

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing principles: triage, rapid assessment, trauma care
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and ACLS-level interventions
• IV therapy, medication mixing, and infusion/drip management
• Respiratory support knowledge: Bipap, ventilators, heated high-flow devices, Glidescope-assisted intubation
• Experience with Meditech charting system
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ED with fluctuating nurse:patient ratios
• Competence with common ED procedures and familiarity with common drips (insulin, heparin, amiodarone, propofol, etc.)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfy and convenient
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and other protection benefits for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can actually recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement & relocation assistance to make the transition smooth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive team that values your clinical skill and your sense of humor

Travel Perks: Explore Devils Lake, North Dakota

Devils Lake is a true lakeside escape — think excellent fishing (walleye and northern pike), boating, birdwatching and scenic sunsets over the water. Enjoy small-town hospitality, local diners and community events, plus nearby outdoor recreation like hiking, snowmobiling and hunting depending on season. Short weekend drives let you explore regional attractions and larger cities (Minot and Fargo are reachable for day trips), making this a great spot for work-plus-weekend adventure.

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