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: 10/12/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) General Information Join our dynamic healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse (RN) in a mixed patient care unit. This unit accommodates 36-48 beds, with flexibility to modify room types as needed. Required Experience A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience is required. First-time travelers are welcome if they possess more than 1 year of nursing experience. First-time travelers must have EPIC experience. Travelers must reside over 100 miles away from any healthcare facility. Patient Types The unit serves a mixed patient population ranging from Med/Surg to Intermediate Care. Nurse patient ratios may vary based on patient acuity. Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) requiring insulin drips Pre/post-surgical patients Cellulitis, influenza, UTIs Pneumonia, COPD, CHF Renal failure with or without hemodialysis Hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders and infections Soft tissue injuries and minor fractures Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) overflow Clinical Responsibilities Nurses in this role will administer a variety of medications, including oral, IV, IM, and Subcutaneous (SQ), and will also be involved in: Titrating vasoactive drips, TPN, and tube feeding Blood product transfusions Management of peripheral IVs, midlines, PICCs, central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, drains, and collection devices Providing preventative and restorative skin and wound care Telemetry monitoring including reading and interpreting cardiac strips Patient Ratios Long length of stay (MedSurg/NO Tele): 1:5-6 in a pod with 10-12 patients Med Surg/Telemetry (no IMC drips): 1:5 in 2 pods with 10-12 patients each Intermediate Care: 1:4 in a pod with 8 patients (may include Med/Tele vs IMC patients) Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS Education The candidate must have completed a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing and possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota. Skills Required Ability to comfortably take on MedSurg assignments. Prior experience with specified patient types, including IMC/stepdown and neuro patients. Competency in reading and interpreting cardiac strips. Wound care, line management, and drain/tube management. Familiarity with drip titration for medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone. Support on the Unit CNA support is provided with a ratio of 1:8. A charge nurse is available who does not take patient assignments. Phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams are accessible for assistance. Floating Nurses may float within their scope of practice to any Adult Inpatient Unit, including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, and Observation. Orientation Two days of unit/department orientation will be provided, covering policies, protocols, and department information, followed by two shifts working with a preceptor. Scheduling Schedules are created in six-week blocks. Travelers may be scheduled for up to four weekends within a six-week period, and preferences for weekend work or block scheduling can be communicated Thrive Staffing Job ID 19010156. 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.