Travel Heart & Vascular PCU RN - $2,182 per week

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

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/HVU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring cardiac stepdown experience and a SD or compact RN license.

• Mixed acuity unit (Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med-Surg) within a 44-bed Heart & Vascular Unit (HVU)
• Patient population includes direct admits, ED admits, post-cath lab, MI/NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmia management, pacemaker malfunction, epicardial pacers, backup stroke, and medical overflow
• Step-down level experience expected with post cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post open heart surgery, post-TAVR, post-EP studies, and post-pacemaker insertion patients
• RN-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, with the possibility of 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may occur to the sister General PCU unit, and less frequently to MS/Tele or ICU for PCU-level patients; floating is within or below scope of practice
• Charting system: Epic (experience preferred; notify if candidate lacks Epic experience)
• Equipment includes Alaris infusion pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Tele techs oversee cardiac monitoring; RNs confirm rhythm strips at 6am and 6pm

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or compact state license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience required
• PCU-level RN experience required
• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath) required
• Proficiency with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine) and Heparin drips required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management experience required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Completion of a board-of-nursing approved nursing education program required
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• First-time travelers are considered with 2 or more years of experience
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:5–8 ratio), an unassigned charge nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, occasional resource nurse coverage, RT available 24/7, and a hospitalist in-facility 24/7
• Orientation includes 2 partial days of education followed by 3 12-hour shifts on the unit
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis (every other)
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; candidates taking a full week off must extend their contract accordingly
• No time off permitted during the first 3 weeks of August (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally period)
• Scrubs: Navy blue required
• Free parking available on-site

American Traveler Job ID #P-715245. 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.