Description
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: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience and EPIC charting proficiency.
Details
- Hospital-based Medical unit with 36-48 beds, including flex semi-private rooms as needed
- Mixed Med/Surg to Intermediate Care (IMC) patient population, approximately 90% Med/Surg and 10% Intermediate Care
- Cares for patients with diagnoses including DKA, pre/post-surgical, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure (with or without hemodialysis), hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injuries, minor fractures, DVTs, and occasional CVA overflow
- Administers oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feedings, and blood product transfusions
- Manages peripheral IV, midline, PICC, and central line access, chest tubes, NG tubes, drains, and urinary/fecal collection devices
- Provides preventative and restorative skin and wound care
- Reads and interprets telemetry monitoring
- Patient ratios vary by care area: 1:5-6 for long length of stay Med/Surg (no telemetry), 1:5 for Med/Surg/Telemetry, and 1:4 for Intermediate Care
- Unit support includes CNAs at a 1:8 ratio, a non-patient-load charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage
- No dedicated resource nurse on the unit
- Charting/equipment includes Epic, Omnicell, and Alaris
- Schedule follows 6-week blocks with weekend rotation of up to 4 of 6 weekends (Friday-Sunday), including possible every-other-weekend (WOW) scheduling
- No mandatory on-call, though optional extra on-call shifts may be available
- May float to any adult inpatient unit including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation, within scope of practice and in rotation with other travelers
- Shift schedule: 12-hour day shifts
Requirements
- Active RN license (South Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact) currently in hand
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program
- Epic EMR experience required, including for first-time travelers
- Comfortable accepting Med/Surg assignments
- Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patient populations, including ability to float to Oncology
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
- Skilled in wound care, line management, and drain/tube management
- Comfortable with drip titration including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and occasionally Esmolol, other beta blockers, or antihypertensives
Additional Information
- Two days of unit/department orientation including policies, protocols, and online learning modules, plus classroom time with the Nursing Professional Development Team
- Two orientation shifts on the unit with a preceptor
- May be expected to precept nursing students
- Monthly audits are conducted for pre/post pain scoring, requiring 90% compliance
- Navy blue scrub color required
- Free parking available
- First-time travelers will be considered if they have more than 1 year of experience and EPIC proficiency
- Traveler must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility; no local candidates accepted
- Former permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
- RTO requests are not currently being accepted during winter holidays and should be submitted to the manager for approval
- Time off up to a week and a half can be approved, with extensions required for a full week off
- Blackout dates apply for the first 2-3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, during which no time off is approved
- Facility is known for being traveler-friendly with high renewal rates
American Traveler Job ID #P-738684. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.