Location: Bismarck, ND

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, primarily Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (may float to Days: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM); every other weekend; holidays as needed. Guaranteed 36 hours per week. Night-focused assignment with occasional day float to medical/telemetry.

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 expert postoperative care and promote early ambulation to speed recovery
• Monitor patients closely, recognizing and escalating any changes in condition
• Manage wound drains (Hemovac, JP) and support colostomy care with compassion and skill
• Administer and manage PCA pumps, incidental heparin drips and TPN per unit protocols
• Float to medical and telemetry areas as needed and collaborate with monitor techs
• Deliver clear bedside shift reports to ensure safe, seamless patient handoffs
• Support orthopedic and spinal surgery patients through total joint and spinal post-op care
• Work alongside RT and tech staff to troubleshoot respiratory needs and coordinate care
• Teach patients and families about post-op care, wound/drain management and discharge plans

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to work in North Dakota) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (MedSurg or surgical/post-op experience preferred)
• Comfortable with EPIC charting system (unit uses EPIC)
• Able and willing to float to medical and telemetry units
• Comfortable caring for bariatric patients and those with colostomies or drains
• OK with first-time travel nurses; open-minded and team-oriented approach welcomed
• Able to meet upfront scheduling expectations (RTO requirement: 7 or fewer days off per 13-week contract)

Education

• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Postoperative nursing care and early ambulation facilitation
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and electronic documentation workflows
• Experience with PCA pumps, TPN management and occasional heparin drips
• Wound and drain care including Hemovac and JP drains
• Telemetry awareness and ability to work with remote tele/monitor techs
• Colostomy care and bariatric patient handling
• Strong bedside assessment, patient monitoring and escalation skills
• Effective bedside shift reporting and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and at your best
• Supportive team culture where your bedside skills and voice are valued
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
• Travel assignment perks like housing assistance and travel support
• Professional development opportunities and CE support to grow your career
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Flexible scheduling options and the possibility of block scheduling when the unit allows
• Orientation and unit-specific support to help you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, ND

Bismarck is a friendly capital city with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional culture. Explore the Missouri River trails for walking and biking, visit the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum for local history, or enjoy local restaurants, breweries and community events downtown. If you want a weekend road trip, scenic state parks and Theodore Roosevelt National Park are within driving distance for hiking, wildlife viewing and a change of pace. Plenty of local festivals, farmers markets and small-town charm make for great off-duty adventures.

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