Travel PCU RN - $2,182 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring a South Dakota or compact RN license and prior PCU/step-down experience.

Details

• 44-bed mixed acuity unit combining 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, occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• CNA support at a 1:5-8 ratio depending on shift
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist support available on site
• Tele tech oversees cardiac monitoring, with RN confirming strips at 6am and 6pm
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell systems
• 12-hour day and night shifts (0700-1900 and 1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• May float primarily to sister PCU unit, or to MS/Tele or ICU to care for PCU-level patients
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• 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) required
• Experience with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine) required
• Experience with Heparin drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and chest tube management required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience

Additional Information

• Confirm cardiac telemetry strips twice daily and collaborate with tele tech for continuous monitoring
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• Orientation includes 2 partial days of education plus 3 shifts on the unit
• Time off approval allowed for up to 7 days, with full week requests requiring an extension; no time off permitted during the first 3 weeks of August due to the annual Sturgis Bike Rally
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system to qualify for traveler consideration
• Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a travelers
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts

American Traveler Job ID #P-740050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.

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