Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,977 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:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 1 year of nursing experience and an active SD or compact RN license.

• Work in the Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) unit, a 64-bed unit spread across 2 floors
• Mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med Surg patients
• Patient population includes pre/post-surgical, CVA, seizures, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure (with or without hemodialysis), hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injuries, minor fractures, and DVTs
• Perform medication administration, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feeding, and blood product transfusions
• Manage peripheral IV, midline, PICC, and central line access, chest tubes, NG tubes, drains, and urinary/fecal collection devices
• Provide wound care and monitor telemetry patients
• Post neuro-intervention patient experience preferred, with education and resources provided if needed
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4, including Med Surg assignments; CNA ratio of 1:8
• Pod structure with 8 patients per pod, staffed by 2 RNs and 1 Nurse Aide
• 12-hour day shifts on a 6-week scheduling rotation
• Weekend rotation of up to 4 out of 6 weekends, including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• No mandatory on-call requirement, though extra on-call shifts may be available
• Floating required to any adult inpatient unit including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation in rotation with other travelers
• Uses Epic (strongly preferred), Alaris, and Omnicell charting/equipment systems

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Completion of an approved nursing education program required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have more than 1 year of experience and Epic experience
• Comfortability with Med Surg assignments required
• Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patient populations, cardiac strip interpretation, wound care, line management, drain/tube management, and drip titration required
• Experience titrating medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Levophed required; training provided for less common drips like Esmolol or other Beta blockers/antihypertensives

• Unit support includes two dedicated charge nurses (one per floor) who do not carry a patient load, a Flex Nurse staffed daily from 10a-10p, a Resource/Nurse Clinician during dayshift, phlebotomy services, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist support
• No dedicated IV/VAT team
• Orientation includes 2 days of unit/department orientation with policies, protocols, and classroom training, plus 2 orientation shifts with a preceptor
• Holiday RTO requests are not being accepted at this time
• Up to 1.5 weeks of time off may be approved, requiring contract extension to complete a full 13-week assignment
• Blackout dates apply from approximately August 1-18th due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, during which no time off is approved
• Travelers must live 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility, and local candidates are not accepted
• Permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
• This is considered a highly traveler-friendly facility with a strong track record of renewing travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-747481. 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

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.