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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience and current Epic EMR experience.

Details

• Work in the Medical unit of a hospital environment on a mixed acuity floor (90% Med/Surg, 10% Intermediate Care)
• Unit has 36-48 beds with flexible semi-private rooms
• Care for patients with diagnoses including DKA, pre/post-surgical needs, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure (with or without hemodialysis), hepatic failure, GI disorders, soft tissue injuries, minor fractures, DVTs, and occasional CVA overflow
• Administer oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feedings, and blood product transfusions
• Manage peripheral IV, midline, PICC and central line access, chest tubes, NG tubes, drains, and urinary/fecal collection devices
• Perform preventative and restorative skin and wound care
• Read and interpret telemetry monitoring
• Patient ratios vary by area: 1:5-6 on Long Length of Stay (Med/Surg, no tele), 1:5 on Med/Surg Telemetry, and 1:4 on Intermediate Care
• CNA support at a 1:8 ratio, charge nurse without a patient assignment, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT and hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Uses Epic EMR (required), Omnicell, and Alaris pumps
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled in 6-week blocks
• Weekend rotation of up to 4 out of 6 weekends (Friday-Sunday), including possible Every Other Weekend (EOW) scheduling
• No mandatory on-call requirement, though optional extra on-call shifts may be available
• May float to any adult inpatient unit including Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, or Observation within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Epic EMR experience required, including for first-time travelers
• Comfortable taking Med/Surg assignments
• Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patient populations
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips
• Experience with wound care, line management, and drain/tube management
• Comfortable titrating drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and occasionally Esmolol or other beta blockers/antihypertensives

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a mixed Med/Surg and Intermediate Care unit
• May be asked to precept nursing students during the assignment
• Monthly audits are conducted for pre/post pain scoring, requiring 90% compliance
• Orientation includes two days of unit/department orientation with classroom training and two shifts working alongside a preceptor
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available onsite
• Holiday coverage expected, with RTO requests during winter holidays subject to manager approval
• Time off requests of up to a week and a half may be approved; full week requests require extension
• No time off approved during the first 2-3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
• First-time travelers considered if they have more than 1 year of experience and required Epic experience
• Travelers must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly with high renewal rates