Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Rapid City, SD
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Title

Registered Nurse - PCU

City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota

Shift: 12 Hour Variable

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 07/27/2026

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse in the PCU provides care for patients with various levels of acuities, including direct admits, ED admits, and post-cardiac procedures, among others. The nurse will work in a mixed acuity unit and must ensure delivery of high-quality care while managing patient ratios of 1:4, adjusting to 1:3 based on acuity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage patients with cardiac and medical needs, including those recovering from procedural surgeries like CABG, TAVR, and cardiac catheterization.
• Coordinate care with support staff including CNAs, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Utilize Epic for charting and other tools like Alaris and Omnicell for patient management.

Requirements:

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with completion of an approved nursing education program; licensed with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Experience in PCU level care, cardiac procedural recovery, MI pharmacology, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage chest tubes.