Travel PCU RN - $2,977 per week

American Traveler 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: 10/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 19, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring SD or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of PCU-specific experience. Details 44-bed mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg patients Patient population includes direct admits, ED admits, post cath lab, MI, NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmia management, pacemaker malfunction, and epicardial pacers Serves as backup stroke unit and medical overflow Step-down level care for post cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post open heart surgery, post TAVR, post EP studies, and post pacemaker insertion patients RN to patient ratio typically 1:4, sometimes 1:3 depending on acuity CNA support at 1:5-8 ratio depending on shift Tele tech oversees cardiac monitoring with RN confirming strips at 6a and 6p Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy RT support available 24/7; hospitalist in facility 24/7 but not unit-dedicated Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell Floating primarily to sister General PCU unit, with possible floating to MS/Tele or ICU for PCU-level patients 12-hour day and night shifts, 0700-1900 or 1900-0700 Weekend rotation every other weekend No on-call requirements Requirements Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Completion of an approved nursing education program required Minimum 1.5 years general nursing experience with at least 1 year specific to PCU Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG/TAVR/post cardiac cath), MI pharmacology, and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine) required, or manager approval needed if lacking Experience with heparin drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and chest tube management required TNK administration experience preferred Epic EMR experience preferred; manager approval required if lacking Additional Information Provide step-down level cardiac and vascular nursing care within a mixed acuity unit May be expected to precept students Holiday coverage required every other holiday Orientation includes 2 partial days of education and 3 twelve-hour shifts on the unit Time off approval allowed up to 7 days, with full week requests requiring extension; no time off permitted during the first three weeks of August annually due to the Sturgis Bike Rally Scheduled at least two days off after a night shift before being assigned a day shift Navy blue scrubs required Free parking provided First-time travelers considered only with 2 years of experience Travelers must live 100 miles or more from any Monument Health facility Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler American Traveler Job ID P-750204. 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. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.