Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,952 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU

City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota

Shift: 12 Hour Days, Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 10/26/2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide patient care for intermediate care, telemetry, and medical-surgical patients. Responsibilities include cardiac rhythm interpretation, management of chest tubes, and administration of titratable cardiac medications.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess patient vitals and conditions, especially post-cardiac procedures.
• Administer medications and IV drips according to physician orders and protocols.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for cardiac patients.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team regarding patient care.

Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program and current RN licensure with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• At least 1.5 years of general nursing experience and 1 year specifically in PCU settings.
• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery and MI pharmacology.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #18896210. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00

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.