Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,200 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: 05/18/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1 year of PCU or telemetry experience and proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and vasoactive drip titration.

• 56-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an inpatient hospital setting
• Adult patient population with diagnoses including CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM/DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremens
• RN patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU/Tele (days and nights)
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday within the contracted timeframe
• Floating required within scope of practice in rotation with other travelers to units including Med/Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, ICU (experience-dependent), and Observation
• Epic EMR (preferred); experience with Alaris and Omnicell also utilized
• Pre-shift huddles required at 0625 (nights) in the 7th floor conference room

• Active RN license — SD license or compact RN license currently in hand required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or telemetry RN experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with 2 years of RN experience
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Proficiency in vasoactive and cardiac drip titration required (Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed); esmolol and other beta-blocker drips can be trained on-site
• Skills required: IV starts, blood product administration, CIWA protocol, drain/tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management, insulin drips (DKA and non-DKA), continuous bladder irrigation, and chest tube maintenance
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• Orientation consists of 2 days of in-class/online education followed by two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Unit support includes 24/7 charge nurses (2 free-floating), 24/7 phlebotomy (peripheral draws), 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, a flex resource nurse, centralized telemetry monitoring, and a Violent Incident Response team
• Team nursing model is in use on the 6th floor Med/Surg cohort, where RNs may work alongside LPNs with some task-sharing within scope of practice
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Monthly pain scoring audits (Pre/Post) with a minimum 90% compliance required
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; no RTO permitted during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
• Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Required scrub color for RNs is navy blue
• Free parking is available on-site

American Traveler Job ID #P-700406. 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.