Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,044 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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 19 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) General Information We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our clinical team. The unit consists of 56 beds and provides comprehensive care to adult patients with a variety of diagnoses. Patient Types Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Acute Renal Failure (ARF) Hepatitis End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Pneumonia Sepsis Gastrointestinal (GI) bleed Syncope Chest Pain Pulmonary Emboli Respiratory Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Arrhythmias Seizure Disorders Overdoses Delirium Tremors Patient Ratios PCU/Telemetry: 1:4 (Days and Nights) Med/Surg: 1:5 (Days and Nights) CNA: 1:8 (Days and Nights) Required Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Required Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience required in a clinical setting, with a preference for telemetry experience. Candidates with less than 1.5 years of experience will require manager approval for offering. Skills Required Cardiac rhythm interpretation IV starts and blood product administration CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) Drain/tube management Catheter insertion and management Insulin drips (both DKA and non-DKA) Continuous bladder irrigation Chest tube maintenance Strong clinical judgment and professional bedside manner Effective verbal and written communication skills Team collaboration and adaptability Float Requirements RNs may be required to float to other adult inpatient units, including Med-Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, and ICU, depending on experience. Schedule and Orientation Weekend rotation: Every other weekend Holiday expectations: Minimum of every other holiday during contracted timeframe Orientation: 2 days of in-class/online education followed by 2 shifts with a preceptor Support on the Unit CNA support available (Ratio: 1:8) 24/7 phlebotomy services Resource Nurse available as staffing allows Centralized Tele Monitoring for alarm notifications Charting System Experience with Epic is preferred. Please inform us if the candidate does not have experience with Epic for approval purposes. Other Notes Travelers must live over 100 miles away from any facility location Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Participation in unit huddles is required prior to shift start Compliance audits for pre/post pain scoring are conducted monthly Scrub Color All RNs are required to wear navy blue scrubs. Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in patient care! Thrive Staffing Job ID 19045529. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00 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.