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

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to join our team. This position involves providing exceptional nursing care to patients with diverse medical needs, including cardiac and vascular conditions.

General Information

• Beds: 44
• Minimum Experience: 1.5 years of general nursing experience and 1 year in PCU
• First-Time Traveler: Accepted with 2+ years of experience
• Distance Requirements: Travelers must live 100 miles away from any facility
• Permanent Staff: Must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler

Patient Types

This is a mixed acuity unit that includes:

• Intermediate Care acuity
• Telemetry and MedSurg patients
• Direct admits, ED admits, and post-cath lab patients
• Conditions treated include MI, NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, and dysrhythmia management

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath patients, and those who have undergone open heart surgery.
• Manage patients requiring titratable cardiac and vasoactive medications.
• Conduct cardiac rhythm interpretation and manage chest tubes.
• Administer TNK and other relevant medications as prescribed.

Patient Ratios

• RN to patient ratio of 1:4, can be adjusted to 1:3 based on acuity

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Education

Completion of a nursing education program approved by the board of nursing; must possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Skills Required

• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath)
• Knowledge of MI pharmacology and titratable medications
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms
• Chest tube management
• Experience with heparin infusions and related treatments

Unit Support

• CNA support with a patient ratio of 1:5-8 (depending on the shift)
• Phlebotomy available for peripheral blood draws
• Resource Nurse available occasionally
• Tele tech overseeing cardiac monitoring
• RT available 24/7
• Hospitalist available on-site 24/7

Charting System/Equipment

• Epic (experience preferred, please inform if lacking experience)
• Alaris
• Omnicell

Orientation

Orientation includes 2 partial days of education followed by 3 twelve-hour shifts on the unit.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: Every other
• Holiday expectations: Every other holiday
• Time off approval: Up to 7 days, must extend for a full week off, and no time off during the first 3 weeks of August

Shift Times

• 0700-1900 and 1900-0700
• If the position is posted as variable, scheduling may include both day and night shifts

Other Notes

• May be expected to precept students
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue
• Free parking available

Join our team and make a difference in patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment!