Travel PCU/HVU Registered Nurse

Company: American Traveler
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: March 24, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 23, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/HVU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1 year of PCU-specific experience and a SD or Compact RN license. Details - 44-bed Heart/Vascular Unit (HVU) operating as a mixed-acuity unit covering Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med-Surg patient populations - Patient types include direct admits, ED admits, post-cath lab, MI/NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmia management, pacemaker malfunction, epicardial pacers, backup stroke patients, and medical overflow - Step-down level care for post-cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post-open heart surgery, post-TAVR, post-EP studies, and post-pacemaker insertion patients - RN-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, with the possibility of 1:3 depending on acuity - CNA support with a ratio of 1:5–8 depending on shift; unassigned charge nurse available - Phlebotomy services available for peripheral blood draws; no IV/VAT team on unit - Telemetry tech oversees cardiac monitoring; RN confirms strips at 6a and 6p - Respiratory therapy available 24/7; hospitalist in-facility 24/7 (not unit-dedicated) - Charting via Epic; Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing used on the unit - 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week - Every-other-weekend rotation required - No on-call responsibilities - Floating may occur to the sister General PCU unit, as well as to MS/Tele or ICU to care for PCU-level patients, within scope of practice Requirements - Active SD or Compact RN license required - Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year specific to PCU - Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing - Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath) required - Proficiency with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levophed, Dopamine) and Heparin drips required - Cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management skills required - TNK administration experience preferred - Epic EMR experience preferred - Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration - DOB and SSN required for consideration Additional Information - Orientation consists of 2 partial days of general education followed by 3 × 12-hour shifts on the unit - Holiday coverage expected on an every-other-holiday rotation - RTO of up to 7 days is approvable; a full week off may require a contract extension - No time off permitted during the first three weeks of August annually (Sturgis Bike Rally period) - Navy blue scrubs required - Free parking available on-site - First-time travelers are considered only with 2 or more years of nursing experience - Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible - Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning in a travel capacity American Traveler Job ID P-678606. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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