Travel PCU RN - $2,218 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/04/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring cardiac step-down experience and a South Dakota or compact RN license.

• 44-bed mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med Surg patients
• Patient population includes direct admits, ED admits, post cath lab, MI/NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmia management, pacemaker malfunctions, and epicardial pacers
• Serves as backup stroke unit and medical overflow
• Step-down level care for post cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post open heart surgery, post TAVR, post EP studies, and post pacemaker insertion patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4, occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• CNA support at a ratio of 1:5-8 depending on shift
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support and in-facility hospitalist coverage
• Tele tech oversees cardiac monitoring with RN confirming strips twice daily
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
• 12-hour shifts, scheduled  or , with possible variable day/night scheduling
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating primarily to sister PCU unit, with possible floats to MS/Tele or ICU for PCU-level patients within scope of practice

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience with at least 1 year specific to PCU required
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG/TAVR/post cardiac cath), MI pharmacology, titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine), Heparin drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and chest tube management required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred

• Provide step-down level cardiac and telemetry nursing care across a mixed acuity patient population
• Confirm cardiac monitoring strips twice daily in coordination with tele tech
• May be asked to precept nursing students
• Orientation includes 2 partial days of education and 3 twelve-hour shifts on the unit
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
• Time off requests approved for up to 7 days, with extension required if taking a full week off
• No time off approved during the first three weeks of August annually due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Facility is known for being traveler friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts

American Traveler Job  #P-743547. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

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.