Location: Bismarck, North Dakota

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, Day shift 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; schedule set by manager with every-other-weekend requirement and holidays as needed (night coverage may be required)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care on a 30-bed MedSurg unit, including post-op patients and bariatric care
• Perform thorough patient assessments and continuous monitoring to catch changes early
• Deliver and manage post-operative care including PCA pumps, JP drains and hemo vacs
• Collaborate with the care team, including RT and monitor techs, to coordinate safe and effective treatments
• Conduct bedside shift reports to ensure smooth handoffs and continuity of care
• Float to medical and telemetry areas as needed and assist with patient management there
• Document care accurately in EPIC to maintain clear clinical communication
• Support early ambulation and recovery-focused interventions for surgical patients

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible to practice in North Dakota
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent MedSurg or post-op nursing experience
• Comfortable with EPIC charting system
• Experience with post-operative care, PCA pumps, TPN or occasional heparin drips is a strong plus
• Able to float to medical and telemetry units and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• MedSurg nursing and post-op patient management
• Patient assessment and monitoring for surgical and medical overflow patients
• Bedside shift report and effective handoff communication
• Familiarity with PCA pumps, JP drains/hemo vacs and colostomy care
• Experience with early ambulation protocols and bariatric care considerations
• Basic telemetry exposure and comfort working with remote monitor tech support
• Competence with EPIC electronic charting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401(k) retirement savings options
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Supportive team culture with strong unit camaraderie
• Access to continuing education and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck blends small-town charm with outdoor adventure. Explore Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park for hiking and history, stroll the Missouri River Greenway for scenic walks and biking, and visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum for local culture. Enjoy the Dakota Zoo and a variety of local breweries and restaurants downtown. Weekend road trips to Theodore Roosevelt National Park are a great option for a quick nature escape.

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