PCU RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU position requiring 1.5 years of general nursing experience and an active SD or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a hospital
• Mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg level patients
• Care for direct admits, ED admits, and post cath lab patients
• Manage cardiac diagnoses including MI, NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmias, pacemaker malfunctions, and epicardial pacers
• Serve as backup for the stroke unit and medical overflow
• Provide step-down level care for post cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post open heart surgery, post TAVR, post EP study, and post pacemaker insertion patients
• RN to patient ratio is typically 1:4, with occasional 1:3 based on acuity
• Supported by CNAs at a 1:5-8 ratio, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, RT coverage 24/7, and hospitalist coverage in-facility 24/7
• Tele techs oversee cardiac monitoring with RN confirming strips at 6am and 6pm
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
• 12-hour shifts, scheduled 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
• Variable shift positions may include both day and night scheduling with at least two days off when transitioning between shifts
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• No on-call requirements
• May float primarily to sister PCU unit, and occasionally to MS/Tele or ICU to care for PCU-level patients

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience with 1 year specific to PCU required
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG/TAVR/post cardiac cath) required
• Experience with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine) required
• Experience with heparin drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and chest tube management required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Orientation includes 2 partial days of education plus 3 twelve-hour shifts on the unit
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Time off requests approved for up to 7 days, with full week requests requiring extension
• No time off approved during the first three weeks of August annually due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a travel RN
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and welcomes contract renewals