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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1 year of PCU or telemetry experience and cardiac drip titration skills.

• 56-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an inpatient hospital setting
• Adult patient population with 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 tremens
• RN patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU/Tele (days and nights)
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required — every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• Holiday coverage required for every other holiday during the contracted timeframe
• Floating required in rotation with other travelers to adult inpatient units including Med/Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, ICU (depending on experience), and Observation
• Charting system: Epic (preferred); also uses Alaris and Omnicell
• Centralized telemetry monitoring available 24/7 for tele reading and alarm notifications

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) state or Compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or telemetry RN experience required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Proficiency in cardiac and vasoactive drip titration required (Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasional Betablockers/antihypertensives)
• Skills required: IV starts, blood product administration, CIWA protocol, drain/tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management, insulin drips (DKA and non-DKA), continuous bladder irrigation, and chest tube maintenance
• Epic EMR experience preferred; candidates without Epic experience may require manager approval
• Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• First-time travelers are considered only with more than 2 years of RN experience
• Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning in a travel capacity
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:8 ratio), two free-floating charge nurses (24/7), phlebotomy (24/7 for peripheral draws), a flex resource nurse, respiratory therapy (24/7), and 24/7 in-house hospitalists
• Providers are contacted via paging system and secure chat
• Orientation consists of 2 days of in-class/online education followed by two 12-hour precepted shifts
• Attendance at pre-shift huddles is required at 0625 (days) or 1825 (nights) in the 7th floor conference room
• RNs may occasionally be asked to precept students
• Monthly audits for pre/post pain scoring — 90% compliance required
• No time off (RTO) approved during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved outside of this period
• Required scrub color for RNs: Navy Blue
• Free parking is available on-site
• The unit uses a team nursing model on the med/surg floor (6th floor), pairing RNs with LPNs who carry their own patient loads with some task-sharing based on scope of practice

American Traveler Job ID #P-716335. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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