Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Rapid City, SD
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

General Information

Beds: 56

• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Patient Types: Adults with various diagnoses including CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremors.
• Patient Ratios:
  • PCU/Tele RN: 1:4 (Days/Nights)
  • Med/Surg RN: 1:5 (Days/Nights)
  • CNA: 1:8 (Days/Nights)

Required Certifications

• RN: BLS, ACLS
• LPN: BLS required; ACLS preferred
• CNA: Certified CNA, BLS is not required

Required Education

Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) must be licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Skills Required

Experience outside of this specialty should be included in your application. Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV starts and blood product administration
• CIWA and drain/tube management
• Indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management
• Insulin drips
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Chest tube maintenance
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Thorough physical assessments
• Professional bedside manner and strong clinical judgment
• Teamwork and adaptability

Comfortability with Team Nursing

Candidates should be comfortable working alongside an LPN in a team nursing model. Each will manage their own patient loads, with potential task swapping as needed.

Support on the Unit

• CNA Ratio: 1:8 (Days/Nights)
• Charge Nurse: Yes, with 2 free-floating charge nurses available 24/7
• Phlebotomy available 24/7 for peripheral blood draws
• Resource Nurse: Flex RN staffing assistance as needed
• RT: Available 24/7
• Hospitalist: In-house 24/7

Charting System

The preferred charting system is Epic. Indicate if you do not have experience with Epic for approval.

Orientation

Orientation consists of:

• 2 days of in-class/online education
• 2 x 12-hour shifts with a preceptor

Scheduling Expectations

• Weekend rotation: 50% of weekends per a 4-week schedule
• Holiday expectations: Minimum of every other holiday during the contracted timeframe
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved, with extension options for longer absences
• No time off during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)

Additional Notes

• Attendance at huddles is required before shift starts
• Monthly audits for Pre/Post Pain Scoring must meet compliance requirements
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue for RNs
• Free parking available

Location

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