Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,854 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: February 11, 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: 2/23/2026 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 - PCU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 Year of Nursing Experience License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - EPIC experience required for first-time travelers - Comfortability to take MedSurg assignments Description: Clinical Interview Unit with 36-48 beds that can flex with semi-private rooms as needed. Looking for a PCU RN with a minimum of one year of nursing experience. First-time travelers are accepted, provided they have more than one year of experience. Travelers must live 100 miles away from any facility. Patient types include a mixed unit ranging from Med/Surg to IMC level, as well as long-length stay patients. Ratios depend on patient acuity, with approximately 90% Med/Surg and 10% Intermediate Care. Common diagnoses include DKA requiring insulin drips, pre/post-surgical patients, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders, soft tissue injury and minor fractures, DVTs, and overflow from CVA patients. Responsibilities include administering oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feeding, and blood product transfusions. Manage peripheral IV, midline, PICC and central line access, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, drains, urinary and fecal collection devices. Provide preventative and restorative skin and wound care. Telemetry monitoring performed by nurses who read and interpret cardiac strips. Patient Ratios: - Long length of stay (MedSurg/No Tele): 1:5-6, with 10-12 patients per pod. - Med Surg/Telemetry (No IMC drips): 1:5, with 10-12 patients in two pods. - Intermediate Care: 1:4, with 8 patients in one pod that may include Med/Tele patients vs. IMC patients. Required skills include previous experience with the listed patients, ability to read and interpret cardiac strips, wound care, line management, drain/tube management, and drip titration of medications. Titration experience is required with Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasionally esmolol drips or other beta-blockers or antihypertensives. Support on the Unit includes the presence of CNAs with a ratio of 1:8 and charge nurses who do not take a patient load. Phlebotomy services are available. Respiratory Therapy is present, along with Hospitalist services. Charting systems used include EPIC, Omnicell, and Alaris. Potential for floating to any Adult Inpatient Unit, including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, and Observation, will be in rotation with other travelers. Scheduling involves six-week schedules, with the potential for up to four weekend shifts within that period, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There is no mandatory call time. Holiday expectations indicate that requests for time off around winter holidays require manager approval and are subject to blackout dates around specific events. Other notes indicate that scrub color is navy blue and that candidates may be expected to precept students. Audits are performed monthly for pre/post pain scoring, requiring compliance. Include preferences regarding traveler partners and scheduling. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. 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. 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. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29326469EXPTEMP

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