Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,178 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,178 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1.5 years general nursing experience, 1 year specific to PCU License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing. PCU level RN experience with cardiac procedural recovery. Experience with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive medications. Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage chest tubes. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a mixed acuity unit that handles Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg patients. The nurse will be responsible for observing patients who are direct admits, ED admits, and post cardiac procedures. Types of patients include those with MI, NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmias, and pacemaker malfunctions. The nurse should have experience with post-cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, and post-open heart surgery patients. Patient ratios are typically 1:4 but can be adjusted to 1:3 based on acuity. Support will be provided by a CNA, charge nurse, and tele tech for cardiac monitoring. Charting will be done using an electronic system. Floating may occur to similar units or other areas where PCU-level care is required. Weekend rotation is expected every other week, and holiday coverage is required every other holiday. Approval for time off is limited, especially during a specific period in August annually. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29223116EXPTEMP

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