Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,155 per week in Rapid City, SD
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Rapid
City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,155 per week Shift
Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 3/23/2026 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 - Progressive Care
Unit Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Registered Nurse
Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Cardiac rhythm
interpretation. - IV starts. - Blood product administration. - CIWA
management. - Drain/tube management. - Indwelling and straight
catheter insertion/management. - Insulin drips (both DKA and
non-DKA). - Continuous bladder irrigation. - Chest tube
maintenance. Description: The Progressive Care Unit has 56 beds.
Patient types include adults with a variety of diagnoses such as
CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed,
syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD,
arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremors. The
RN to patient ratio is 1:4 during both days and nights. The
staffing model includes an RN paired with an LPN, both taking their
own patient loads. Task swapping may occur due to scope of practice
considerations. Required skills include thorough physical
assessments, strong clinical judgment, and effective verbal and
written communication. A positive attitude and strong team player
mentality are essential. Flexibility to float to other inpatient
adult units is necessary, depending on experience. Travelers must
live a significant distance away from the facility. All staff must
attend a huddle before their shift starts. Monthly audits for
compliance with pain scoring standards are conducted. Scrub color
for RNs is navy blue and for CNAs is cement/light grey. 5 Benefits
of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when
dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to
different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy
skills. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand
your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity,
contributing significantly to your professional growth and
expertise. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing
models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches
broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery.
Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare
facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to
improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare
quality. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy.
While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to
work independently and contribute your expertise to different
teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology
Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29451205EXPTEMP
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