Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,200 to $2,404 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Care Career Pay: $2,200 to $2,404 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Care Career to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Travel PCU RN – Rapid City, SD ID: 353635 Start: Oct 6, 2025 Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Both Days and Nights available (12 Hours) Weekly Pay: $2,404 Gross (based on 36 hrs/week) Location: Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701 Unit Details: 64 beds across 2 floors (Ortho, Neuro, Surgical, MedSurg mix) Ratios: RN 1:4 (PCU and MedSurg), CNA 1:8 Patient Types: Post-surgical (urology, bowel, abdominal), Ortho (joints, trauma), Neuro (CVA/TIA interventions, seizures, tumors, craniotomies, spinal surgeries), Medical (COPD, CHF, renal/hepatic failure, pneumonia, infections) Pod staffing: 2 RNs 1 CNA for 8 patients Support: Dedicated charge RN (non-patient load), flex nurse daily, RT, phlebotomy, hospitalist, nurse clinician Orientation: 2 days classroom/unit education online learnings 2 preceptor shifts on the unit Scheduling: 36 hrs/week, 6-week schedules Weekend rotation: Up to 4 of 6 weekends (Fri–Sun) No mandatory call, but may be placed on call if covering extra shifts Holiday RTO not accepted; must request prior to offer Time off: 1.5 weeks max (must extend contract for full 13 weeks) Blackout: Aug 1–18 annually (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally) Other Info: Scrub Color: Navy Blue Free Parking Monthly audits on Pre/Post pain scoring (90% compliance required) Number of Positions: 9 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. 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 nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Requirements Requirements: Active RN license in South Dakota Minimum 1 year Intermediate/Stepdown RN experience (first-time travelers accepted if >1 yr experience and EPIC required) Must live 100 miles outside facility footprint BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required EPIC EMR experience required Skills: Telemetry interpretation, trach care (no fresh trachs), chest tubes, wound vac care, NG/JP drains, line management (PICC/Midline/CVL/PIV), TPN/tube feeding, blood transfusions, drip titration (Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed ?5 mcg) 28449784EXPTEMP

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