Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,008 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) General Information We are seeking qualified Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. This unit has a total of 44 beds and a mix of patient acuity, including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg. Qualifications Minimum of 1.5 years of general nursing experience At least 1 year of experience specific to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) First-time travelers welcome with 2 years of experience Must reside 100 miles away from any affiliated facility Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South Dakota Patient Types This is a mixed acuity unit, accommodating a variety of patients including: Direct admits and Emergency Department (ED) admits Post catheterization (Cath Lab) patients Patients experiencing myocardial infarction (MI), NSTEMI, and STEMI (IABP patients are placed in ICU) Congestive heart failure (CHF) and dysrhythmia management Pacemaker malfunction and epicardial pacers Backup stroke unit and medical overflow Responsibilities The RN will provide care for patients with the following conditions: Step down level experience with post-cardiac/vascular patients Post-cardiac catheterization, post-open heart surgery, post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), post-electrophysiology studies, and post-pacemaker insertion Patient Ratios The RN will typically manage a patient ratio of 1:4 and may be assigned a 1:3 ratio depending on patient acuity. Skills Required PCU-level nursing experience Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath) Familiarity with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive medications (including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine) Heparin drips and cardiac rhythm interpretation Chest tube management and TNK administration (preferred) Support and Resources on the Unit CNA ratio: 1:5-8, depending on the shift Charge nurse is unassigned Phlebotomy available for peripheral blood draws Resource nurse available occasionally Tele tech available to oversee cardiac monitoring, with RN verification of strips Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 Hospitalist available 24/7, though not dedicated to the unit Charting System/Equipment Epic (notify if experience is lacking) Alaris Omnicell Orientation and Scheduling Orientation consists of 2 partial days of education and 3 shifts on the unit Weekend rotation required: every other weekend Holidays: every other holiday Additional Notes May be expected to precept students Scrub color: Navy Blue Free parking available Thrive Staffing Job ID 19010032. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.