PCU RN - Travel Nursing

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: IMC/PCU/Stepdown - RN (Travel Contract)

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota (Monument Health Rapid City Hospital)

Shift: Days

Target Start Date: 10/25/2026

VMS Req ID: 372637

Position Summary 56-bed Clinical Interview Unit seeking a PCU/Tele Registered Nurse. Patient ratios are 1:4 for PCU/Tele and 1:5 for Med/Surg, supported by CNAs (1:8 ratio), 24/7 free-floating charge nurses, phlebotomy, and RT support. Responsibilities include managing high-acuity adult diagnoses (CHF, DKA, sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, etc.), cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, and floating across adult inpatient units as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience required (Candidates with less than 1.5 years require manager approval; first-time travelers accepted if they have
• 2 years of experience)
• Must live at least 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility (previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler)
• Active nursing license required; Epic charting experience preferred
• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Scheduling/Compliance: Every other weekend rotation, every other holiday minimum, up to 7 days RTO allowed (strictly no RTO during the first 3 weeks of August for the Sturgis Bike Rally)

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance