Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Rapid City, SD
Voca Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
$3,072/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,763/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,309/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
PCU/Med-Surg Float RN — Monument Health | ID 66041265
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience. First-time travelers accepted with more than 1 year.
- Required background: IMC/stepdown and neuro experience; must accept all acuity levels, including Med/Surg assignments. Unit is approximately 90% Med/Surg and 10% intermediate care.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required.
- Charting: Epic experience required, including for first-time travelers.
- Skills: Telemetry interpretation, wound care, line/tube/drain management, and titration of heparin, insulin, Cardizem, amiodarone, and Levophed up to 5 mcg, with occasional esmolol/other antihypertensive drips.
- License/education: Approved nursing program and RN authorization to practice in South Dakota.
- Schedule: 12-hour days; 48 guaranteed hours weekly. May work 4 of 6 weekends, including Friday–Sunday. No mandatory call.
- Ratios: Long-stay Med/Surg 1:5–6, Med/Surg–Telemetry 1:5, intermediate care 1:4.
- Floating: Any adult inpatient unit within scope, including Med/Surg, ortho/neuro/surgical, cardiac, oncology, and observation.
- Distance: Must live 100 miles from any Monument Health facility. Former permanent staff need one year’s separation.
- RTO: Up to 1½ weeks may be approved; a full week off requires an extension. Holiday requests need manager review; Sturgis Rally blackout dates apply.
- Interview/scrubs: Clinical interview required; navy blue scrubs.
Employer
Voca Healthcare
50 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
Pros
I met her a year ago, and was wanting to travel but I didn’t have my multi-state licenses yet. She remembered me! Not long ago she reached out to me and said she wanted to help me and that she had some terrific leads. She got me into a job in Wisconsin, and she checks on me all the time. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiter and friend! I am so blessed to have been one of her clients! I will send everyone I know to her!! ❤️"
Cons
None
Recommends working with Voca Healthcare
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As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
About Rapid City, SD
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Rapid City, SD here's what you should know:- Rapid City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 16°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Rapid City, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes, especially in the downtown area.
- Rapid City is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and plenty of parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Rapid City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Rapid City offers a variety of activities, including numerous restaurants offering local and international cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, sports events, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.
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