PCU RN
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City Regional Hospital

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical
• Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
• Facility: Rapid City Hospital, part of Monument Health
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

General Information

• Beds: 36-48 (flex with semi-private rooms as needed)
• Required Experience:

  • PCU RN: 1 year of nursing experience
  • First-time travelers accepted with over 1 year of experience (must have EPIC experience)
• Travelers: Must live 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent Staff: Must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler

Patient Care

• Patient Types: Mixed unit (Med/Surg to IMC level, long length stay patients)

  • 90% MedSurg; 10% Intermediate Care
  • Common diagnoses include DKA, pre/post-surgical patients, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders, soft tissue injuries, minor fractures, and DVTs.
• Patient Ratios:

  • Long length of stay (MedSurg/NO Tele): 1:5-6
  • Med Surg/Telemetry (no IMC drips): 1:5
  • Intermediate Care: 1:4

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Education

• Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Skills Required

• Comfortability with MedSurg assignments
• Experience with IMC/stepdown and neuro patients
• Ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, manage wound care, and handle line management
• Drip titration experience with medications such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasionally esmolol or other antihypertensives

Support on the Unit

• CNA Ratio: 1:8
• Charge Nurse: Yes, does not take a patient load
• Phlebotomy: Yes
• RT: Yes
• Hospitalist: Yes

Charting System/Equipment

• Epic (strongly preferred)
• Omnicell
• Alaris

Floating

• May float to any Adult Inpatient Unit (Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, Observation)

Orientation

• Two days of unit/department orientation
• Two orientation shifts on the unit with a preceptor

Scheduling

• 6-week schedules
• Weekend rotation: Up to 4 out of 6 weekends
• No mandatory call time; optional call for extra shifts
• Holiday Expectations: No RTO requests during holidays; blackout dates from August 1-18 due to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Free Parking: Yes
• Teaching hospital with potential to work with students
• Monthly audits for Pre/Post pain scoring (90% compliance required)

Required Documentation

• Various documents including BLS certification, criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, and more.