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Rapid City Regional Hospital

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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit

ED - Emergency Department

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Certified Surgical Technologist

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Labor and Delivery

Intermediate Care

Cardiac Stepdown

Ambulatory Care

Electrophysiology Technician

Telemetry

Vascular Access

Home Health

Endoscopy

Family Practice

Treat female travelers like garbage. Physicians don’t seem to give a shit about the quality of care they provide.

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Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

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<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Apr 26, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PCU/Medical Unit position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1 year of PCU experience and Epic proficiency.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>36-48 bed medical unit (flex with semi-private rooms) in a hospital setting</li><li>Mixed acuity unit serving Med/Surg to Intermediate Care (IMC) level patients, as well as long-length-of-stay patients — approximately 90% Med/Surg and 10% IMC</li><li>Common diagnoses include DKA, pre/post-surgical care, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure (with or without hemodialysis), hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injury, minor fractures, DVTs, and CVA overflow</li><li>Nurses administer oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feeding, and blood product transfusions</li><li>Line management includes peripheral IV, midline, PICC, and central line access; tube/drain management includes chest tubes, NGTs, drains, and urinary/fecal collection devices</li><li>Telemetry monitoring is performed — nurses read and interpret cardiac strips</li><li>Patient ratios vary by acuity: Long-length-of-stay Med/Surg (no tele) 1:5–6; Med/Surg Telemetry (no IMC drips) 1:5; Intermediate Care 1:4</li><li>12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week</li><li>6-week scheduling cycles; weekend rotation of up to 4 out of 6 weekends, which may include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday</li><li>No mandatory on-call requirement</li><li>Charting system: Epic (required); medication dispensing: Omnicell; IV pump: Alaris</li><li>Floating required in rotation with other travelers to adult inpatient units including Med/Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, and Observation — within scope of practice</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active RN license — SD state or compact license required</li><li>Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)</li><li>Minimum 1 year of PCU RN experience required</li><li>Epic EMR experience required (mandatory for first-time travelers)</li><li>Proficiency with drip titration, including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed (up to 5 mcg), and occasionally Esmolol or other beta-blockers/antihypertensives</li><li>Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patients; ability to read and interpret cardiac strips</li><li>Comfort with Med/Surg assignments required — candidates who are not comfortable should not apply</li><li>Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility</li><li>Two references dated within the past year required for consideration</li><li>DOB and SSN required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Unit support includes CNAs (1:8 ratio), a non-patient-carrying charge nurse, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage</li><li>Orientation consists of two days of facility/unit onboarding (policies, protocols, online learning, and classroom time with the Nursing Professional Development Team) followed by two precepted shifts on the unit</li><li>May be expected to precept nursing students</li><li>Monthly audits for pre/post pain scoring — must maintain 90% compliance</li><li>Navy blue scrubs required</li><li>Free parking available on-site</li><li>RTO requests during winter holidays require manager approval; no RTO is approved during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally blackout period (approximately August 1–18)</li><li>First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have at least 1 year of experience and Epic proficiency</li><li>Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler</li></ul>

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Rapid City Regional Hospital Rapid City SD South Dakota Rapid City, South Dakota Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-687878. 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 American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Apr 13, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) night shift position in Rapid City, SD, requiring an active SD or compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Medical/PCU unit in a hospital setting</li><li>10-hour night shifts</li><li>36 hours per week</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active SD or compact RN license required</li><li>PCU or progressive care nursing experience required</li><li>Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration</li><li>DOB and SSN required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position</li><li>This is a traveler-friendly facility with a strong history of renewing travel contracts</li></ul>

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Rapid City Regional Hospital Rapid City SD South Dakota Rapid City, South Dakota Compact States RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit DOU - Direct Observation Unit Intermediate Care Stepdown Surgical ICU Stepdown 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-687756. 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 American Traveler

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