Travel Intermediate/Stepdown RN - $2,687 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Intermediate/Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information:

We are seeking a dedicated Intermediate/Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team. This unit features 64 beds spread across two floors.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcome, provided they have more than 1 year of experience.
• First-time travelers must possess EPIC experience.

Patient Care Types:

This is a mixed acuity unit, handling Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg cases. Key patient types include:

• Surgical: Urology procedures, general abdominal surgeries (e.g., cholecystectomy, appendectomy).
• Orthopedic: Total joints (knees, hips, shoulders), trauma cases.
• Neuro/Spine: Care for post-operative patients, including those who have undergone coiling, clipping, and potentially thrombectomy.
• General Medical: Treatment of conditions such as cellulitis, pneumonia, CHF, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4 in Intermediate Care, adjustable to 3:1 based on acuity.
• CNA: 1:8

Required Certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Education Requirements:

Completion of an approved nursing education program is required, alongside licensure as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota.

Skills Required:

• Comfort with MedSurg assignments.
• EPIC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.
• Experience with chest tubes, trach care, NGT placement, and line management.
• Competence in wound care and medication administration (including TPN and blood product transfusions).
• Experience in drip titration for medications such as Heparin and Insulin.

Unit Support:

The unit is organized into pods, consisting of 8 patients per pod, staffed with 2 RNs and 1 Nurse Aide. Additional support includes:

• Two charge nurses who do not take a patient load.
• A flex nurse available daily.
• Access to nursing clinical support, RT, phlebotomy, and an IV/VAT team 24/7.

Charting System:

• EMR: Epic (required)
• IV Pumps: Baxter
• Med Dispensing: Omnicell

Floating:

Staff may be required to float to any adult inpatient unit within scope of practice, including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, and others, and will rotate with other travelers.

Orientation:

New staff will complete a 2-day orientation covering unit-specific policies and protocols, followed by 2 shifts with a preceptor on the unit.

Scheduling:

• 6-week schedules are utilized.
• Weekend rotation may require travel nurses to work up to 4 out of 6 weekends.
• No mandatory on-call shifts required.
• Holiday requests must be made prior to offer. Blackout dates apply during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Employee Expectations:

Travelers are encouraged to be open to working every weekend (WOW) and should indicate any preferences for block scheduling.

Additional Notes:

• Travelers may be expected to precept students.
• Uniforms required: Navy Blue scrubs.
• Complimentary parking available for all staff.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19319689. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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.