Location: Bismarck, ND

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; schedule set by manager and may include weekdays and weekends. Every-other-weekend requirement and holidays as needed. Night-focused assignment with occasional float to day shifts and 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 high-quality MedSurg nursing care for post-operative and medical overflow patients
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Manage IV therapy, PCA pumps, occasional heparin drips and TPN safely and confidently
• Care for patients with drains, colostomies and bariatric needs with compassion and skill
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using EPIC
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including RT and monitor techs, to coordinate care
• Lead bedside shift report and ensure smooth handoffs for patient safety
• Float to telemetry or medical units as needed and assist with strip interpretation when assigned

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing (state license required)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; MedSurg and post-operative experience preferred
• Comfortable with EPIC electronic charting and common hospital documentation practices
• Experience with IV/drip management, PCA pumps and TPN is strongly preferred
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour night shifts and every-other-weekend schedule
• Able to pass facility onboarding requirements and meet the 50-mile radius rule for this assignment

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma accepted; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of post-operative care, early ambulation protocols and wound/drain management
• Skilled in patient assessment, prioritization and delegation
• Competent in IV therapy, infusion devices and basic titratable drip management
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring workflows and when to escalate to specialty teams
• Strong communication and bedside-reporting skills to ensure continuity of care
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to adapt when floating between units

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are covered
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Referral bonus program so your friends can benefit too
• Dedicated recruiter and supportive on-site leadership who value work-life balance
• Paid orientation and education hours to help you hit the ground running
• Access to professional development and training, including EPIC charting support

Travel Perks: Explore Bismarck, ND

Bismarck offers a friendly Midwest vibe with easy access to outdoor recreation and local culture. Explore the North Dakota State Capitol and the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, stroll or bike the scenic Missouri River trails, visit Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park for history and hiking, check out the Dakota Zoo, and enjoy local breweries and eateries in downtown Bismarck. For weekend explorers, Theodore Roosevelt National Park and scenic lakes are within driving distance for hiking, wildlife viewing and weekend road trips. Winters bring opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling for the adventurous.

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