PCU / Tele RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry skills and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Details

• , careits withinCHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremens
• RN patient ratio of 1:4 on both PCU/Tele and Med/Surg for days and nights
• CNA support at a 1:8 ratio on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shift schedule with 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required, working every other or 50% of weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday during the contract
• Floating required to Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, ICU (based on experience), and Observation units
• Uses Epic EMR (preferred), along with Alaris and Omnicell equipment
• Not scheduled for on-call hours, though low census on-call may occur if hours exceed guaranteed weekly hours
• Mandatory huddle attendance prior to shift start at 0625 and 1825

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or Telemetry RN experience required
• First-time travelers accepted only with more than 2 years of experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration preferred, including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Levophed
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, blood product administration, CIWA protocol, drain/tube management, and catheter insertion/management
• Experience with insulin drip management for both DKA and non-DKA required
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation and chest tube maintenance required
• Comfortable working in a team nursing model paired with LPNs
• Strong clinical judgement, physical assessment skills, and professional bedside manner required

Additional Information

• Unit supported by 24/7 charge nurses, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and in-house hospitalists
• 24/7 phlebotomy support available for peripheral blood draws, with RNs responsible for central line draws
• Centralized telemetry monitoring team available 24/7 for tele reading and alarm notifications
• Resource/Flex RN available to assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and task items as staffing allows
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Monthly audits conducted for pre/post pain scoring with a 90% compliance requirement
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking provided
• Orientation includes 2 days of in-class/online education plus two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved, though contract extension may be required to fulfill a full 13-week schedule
• No RTO permitted during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
• Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts