Travel Progressive Care Unit / Telemetry RN - $2,164 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: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 1 year of PCU or telemetry experience and cardiac drip titration skills.

• 56-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting in Rapid City, SD
• 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 the PCU/Tele unit (days and nights)
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required — every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Floating required in rotation with other travelers to adult inpatient units including Med-Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, ICU (based on experience), and Observation
• Epic EMR experience preferred; candidates without Epic experience may require additional approval
• Alaris infusion pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system used on the unit

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) license or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or telemetry RN experience required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience required (including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Levophed); candidates without this experience may request manager approval
• Proficiency with 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
• Strong verbal and written communication, thorough physical assessment skills, and sound clinical judgment required
• Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing required
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible for this position
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• First-time travelers are considered only if they have more than 2 years of RN experience
• Previous permanent staff at this facility must wait 1 year before returning as a travel nurse
• Unit support includes 24/7 free-floating charge nurses (2 per unit), CNA support (1:8 ratio), 24/7 phlebotomy for peripheral draws, a flex resource nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, centralized 24/7 telemetry monitoring, and a violent incident response team
• RNs are responsible for drawing blood from central lines; phlebotomy handles peripheral draws only
• Providers are contacted via paging system and secure chat
• The unit uses a team nursing model on the 6th floor (Med-Surg cohort), where RNs may be paired with an LPN — each carries their own patient load with occasional task-sharing based on scope of practice
• Orientation includes 2 days of in-class/online education followed by 2 precepted 12-hour shifts
• Holiday coverage required for every other holiday during the contracted timeframe
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; no RTO during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
• Monthly audits are conducted for pre/post pain scoring — 90% compliance required
• RN scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking is available at the facility
• Esmolol and other beta-blocker or antihypertensive drips are occasionally used; training provided if traveler lacks this specific experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-694641. 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.

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