Travel PCU RN

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:
  
  10/19/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role requiring SD or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of PCU-specific experience.

• 44-bed mixed acuity Progressive Care 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 malfunction, 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 typically 1:4, sometimes 1:3 depending on acuity
• CNA support at 1:5-8 ratio depending on shift
• Tele tech oversees cardiac monitoring with RN confirming strips at 6a and 6p
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy
• RT support available 24/7; hospitalist in facility 24/7 but not unit-dedicated
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
• Floating primarily to sister General PCU unit, with possible floating to MS/Tele or ICU for PCU-level patients
• 12-hour day and night shifts,  or
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program required
• Minimum 1.5 years general nursing experience with at least 1 year specific to PCU
• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG/TAVR/post cardiac cath), MI pharmacology, and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine) required, or manager approval needed if lacking
• Experience with heparin drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and chest tube management required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred; manager approval required if lacking

• Provide step-down level cardiac and vascular nursing care within a mixed acuity unit
• May be expected to precept students
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Orientation includes 2 partial days of education and 3 twelve-hour shifts on the unit
• Time off approval allowed up to 7 days, with full week requests requiring extension; no time off permitted during the first three weeks of August annually due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Scheduled at least two days off after a night shift before being assigned a day shift
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Travelers must live 100 miles or more from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-750204. 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.