Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Rapid City, SD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Rapid City, SD
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!

• Provide nursing care on a mixed-acuity 44-bed unit encompassing Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med/Surg patient populations
• Manage cardiac patients including those with MI, NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmias, pacemaker malfunction, and epicardial pacers, as well as post-procedural patients (cardiac cath, CABG, TAVR, EP studies, pacemaker insertion)
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Levophed, Dopamine) and Heparin drips; perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management
• Confirm cardiac monitoring strips in coordination with telemetry tech at designated intervals (6a & 6p)
• Serve as backup Stroke unit coverage and Medical Overflow as needed
• Float within scope of practice to sister PCU, MS/Tele, or ICU (for PCU-level patients) as needed

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the South Dakota Board of Nursing (or compact license eligible)
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year specific to PCU
• First-time travelers considered with 2 or more years of experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Proficiency with Epic EMR (candidates without Epic experience must receive facility approval prior to placement)
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility associated with this health system to be eligible

• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery including CABG, TAVR, and post-cardiac cath patients
• Familiarity with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drip management
• TNK administration experience
• Prior experience with Alaris infusion pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems

• Supportive unit structure with CNA support, an unassigned charge nurse, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and Hospitalist coverage in-facility around the clock
• Free on-site parking available for staff

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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