Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - in Rapid , SD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Thrive Staffing Pay: $1,763 to $1,957 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/23/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU 12 Hour Nights

City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota

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

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 03/23/2026

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is responsible for the care of adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremors. The RN must provide effective verbal and written communication, thorough physical assessments, strong clinical judgment, professional bedside manner, and adaptability.

Responsibilities:

• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, blood product administration
• Drain/tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management
• Insulin drips (both DKA and non-DKA), continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance
• Effective verbal and written communication, thorough physical assessments
• Strong clinical judgment, professional bedside manner, strong team player
• Drip titration of medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed
• Floating to Adult Inpatient Units as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of PCU RN experience
• BLS, ACLS certifications
• Completion of a nursing education program approved by the board of nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) license - South Dakota Board of Nursing
• Experience in cardiac rhythm interpretation and blood product administration
• Adaptability and comfort in a team nursing environment

About Thrive Staffing

Thrive Staffing is a dedicated healthcare staffing company specializing in forging purposeful relationships with healthcare organizations and exceptional healthcare providers.

Our services extend across the healthcare sector in all 50 states, from inpatient hospital systems to home health, hospice, outpatient clinics, rehab facilities, and senior living environments. Our expertise offers a wide variety of support to the healthcare organizations we serve and provides opportunities of employment for our dedicated team of healthcare providers.

Our Areas of Healthcare Staffing Expertise:
- Travel Nursing
- Direct/Permanent Placement
- Allied Health Professionals
- PRN/Per Diem Staffing
- Home Health and Case Management
- Interim Leadership
- Preceptors

Our leaders embody our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Their unique blend of industry knowledge and commitment to individual growth shapes our approach and drives our success.

Ben Rascona, co-founder and CEO:
With a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional staffing solutions. Through a visionary approach and a strong focus on quality, Ben ensures that Thrive Staffing exceeds industry standards, connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while positively impacting patient care.

David Gibson, co-founder and CFO:
David is a seasoned senior medical group executive with expertise at the intersection of strategy, patient services, growth, complex operations, revenue enhancement, compliance, and cost management. He brings strong financial and people skills to the table, honed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry.

Enhance your team and improve your patient outcomes with Thrive Staffing. Get started with a FREE client consultation:

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• NIHSS
• PCU
• Progressive Care RN
• RN Pharmacology

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