Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $3,003 per week in Rapid City, SD
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a
qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Pay
Information $3,003 per week About The Position Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Ortho Neuro
Surgical Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift:
12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
License: Registered Nurse - Board of Nursing approved
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: One year of
Intermediate/Stepdown Level RN experience. EPIC experience for
first-time travelers. Comfortability to take MedSurg assignments.
Post neuro-intervention experience preferred but education and
resources are provided by the unit. Description: This is a mixed
acuity unit with Intermediate Care, Tele, and MedSurg patients.
Patient types include surgical cases such as urology,
prostatectomy, bowel obstruction, mass removal, cholecystectomy,
and general abdominal surgeries. Ortho procedures include total
joints (knees, hips, shoulders) and ortho trauma cases. Neuro and
spine procedures involve management of CVA, TIA, brain tumors, and
spinal surgical cases. General medicine includes conditions such as
cellulitis, influenza, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, and renal
failure. Wound care and wound debridement are also part of the
responsibilities. The patient ratio is 1:4 and CNA 1:8. Experience
in reading and interpreting cardiac strips, performing trach care,
and managing various lines and devices is required. Skills in
medication administration, blood product transfusions, and wound
care are necessary. Drip titration for specific medications will be
part of the responsibilities, with training available for those
unfamiliar. Support on the unit includes a pod structure with a
team of RNs and Nurse Aides. Orientation consists of unit policies
and online learning, followed by shifts with a preceptor.
Scheduling includes weekend rotations, and there are holiday
expectations to consider. No mandatory call time exists, and staff
may be scheduled on weekends. Requests for time off must be made
before acceptance of the contract. Blackout dates are in place
during specific events, and no time off will be approved during
this period. Scrub color is navy blue. Compliance audits for pain
scoring must meet established standards. 27906931EXPTEMP Job
Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills
Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to
new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters
adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life
and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Change
environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm
and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments
keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Tailor your career path by
selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and
interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of
healthcare that resonate with your passion. There is a strong
community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and
support through online forums and social media groups, creating a
sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nursing allows you
to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new
locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and
perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your
personal and professional life.
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