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:
  
  11/15/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a South Dakota or compact RN license and at least 1.5 years of nursing experience, including 1 year in PCU.

• Hospital-based 44-bed Progressive Care Unit (mixed acuity: Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med Surg)
• 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, occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• Supported by CNAs (1:5-8 ratio), phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, respiratory therapy 24/7, and occasional resource nurse support
• Tele tech oversees cardiac monitoring; RN confirms strips at 6am and 6pm
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating primarily to sister General PCU unit, with potential floats to MS/Tele or ICU for PCU-level patients, or to units within scope of practice and below

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience, including 1 year specific to PCU
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• 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
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred

• Provide step-down level nursing care for cardiac and post-surgical patients in a mixed acuity unit
• Confirm cardiac monitoring strips twice daily alongside tele tech support
• Orientation includes 2 partial days of education and 3 twelve-hour shifts on the unit
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Time off requests approved for up to 7 days, with full week requests requiring extension; no time off approved during the first 3 weeks of August annually due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility; no local travelers accepted
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-768706. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.