ICU RN

Job Description & Requirements Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel RN – PCU | Clinical Interview Unit (Travel Contract) Unit Details Unit: Clinical Interview Unit (PCU / Step-Down Mixed Acuity) Beds: 44 Shift: 12-hour shifts Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week (3×12s) Experience Requirements Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience At least 1 year of PCU experience First-time travelers accepted (must have 2+ years RN experience ) Patient Population Mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med-Surg patients: Common cases include: MI (NSTEMI & STEMI) CHF Dysrhythmias Pacemaker malfunction Post-cardiac cath Post-CABG / post open-heart surgery Post TAVR / EP studies Stroke backup & medical overflow Admissions from: ED Direct admits Post Cath Lab Patient Ratios RN Ratio: Typically 1:4 Can be 1:3 depending on acuity Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS Education Graduate of an approved RN nursing program South Dakota RN license Key Skills Required PCU / Step-Down level nursing Cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post cath) Cardiac rhythm interpretation Chest tube management MI pharmacology Experience with titrated cardiac drips : Cardizem Amiodarone Nitro Levophed Dopamine Heparin drips TNK administration preferred Unit Support CNA: 1:5–8 ratio Charge Nurse: Unassigned Phlebotomy: Yes Respiratory Therapy: 24/7 Tele Tech: Continuous monitoring Hospitalist: In-house 24/7 Systems Used Epic EMR Alaris Pumps Omnicell Floating Possible float to: General PCU MS/Tele ICU (for PCU-level patients only) Orientation 2 partial education days 3 × 12-hour unit shifts Scheduling Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend Call: None Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday Additional Details Scrub Color: Navy Blue Free Parking Available May be asked to precept students About Malone Healthcare - Nursing With a commitmentto providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States.As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Pet insurance Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Life insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr