Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,854 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: $2,854 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 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 Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years general nursing experience and 1 year experience specific to PCU License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Travelers must live 100 miles away from any facility. Travelers will be accepted as first-time travelers with 2 years of experience. Description: This position is for a mixed acuity unit. The unit handles Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg patients. The patient population includes direct admits, emergency department admits, and post-cath lab patients. Common diagnoses include myocardial infarction, NSTEMI, STEMI, congestive heart failure, dysrhythmia management, and pacemaker malfunction. This unit serves as a backup stroke unit and medical overflow. Experience is required in post-cardiac/vascular care, including post-cardiac catheterization, post-open heart surgery, post-TAVR, EP studies, and post-pacemaker insertion. The typical patient ratio is RN: 1:4, which can change to 1:3 depending on acuity. Skills required include: PCU level nursing expertise. Experience in cardiac procedural recovery, including CABG and TAVR. Familiarity with myocardial infarction pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive medications such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, and Dopamine. Closely monitor cardiac rhythms, and manage chest tubes. Knowledge of TNK administration is preferred. Support on the unit includes: CNA support with a ratio of 1:5-8 depending on the shift. Charge nurses available but unassigned. Phlebotomy services for peripheral blood draws. Resource nurses available on occasion. Tele techs oversee cardiac monitoring, with RN confirmation of strips. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7. A hospitalist is present within the facility 24/7 but not dedicated to the unit. The charting system utilized is Epic; experience with Epic is advantageous. Floating may occur primarily to a sister unit as needed. Possible floating to other areas within scope of practice may occur. Weekend rotation is required every other weekend. No call coverage is necessary. Holiday expectations include working every other holiday. Time-off requests can be approved for up to 7 days, extensions required for full weeks off. No time off is allowed during the first three weeks of August. Scrub color required for the position is navy blue. 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. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29223115EXPTEMP

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