Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU/HVU) RN

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/HVU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1 year of PCU-specific experience and proficiency with cardiac procedural recovery and titratable drips.

Details

• Hospital-based Heart/Vascular Unit (HVU), a 44-bed mixed acuity unit encompassing Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med/Surg levels of care
• Patient population includes direct admits, ED admits, post-Cath Lab, MI/NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmia management, pacemaker malfunction, epicardial pacers, stroke backup, and medical overflow
• Step-down level experience expected with post-cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post-open heart surgery, post-TAVR, post-EP studies, and post-pacemaker insertion patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, but may be 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other basis
• Floating primarily to the sister General PCU unit, with potential float to MS/Tele or ICU for PCU-level patients, within scope of practice
• Charting via Epic; Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing used on the unit

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) state or Compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year specific to PCU
• Completion of a board-of-nursing-approved nursing education program
• Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath) required
• Proficiency with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine) and Heparin drips required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management skills required
• TNK administration experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred; candidates without Epic experience may require manager approval
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility in the health system
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (ratio 1:5–8 depending on shift), an unassigned charge nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, RT available 24/7, and a hospitalist in-facility 24/7
• Telemetry tech oversees cardiac monitoring; RN confirms rhythm strips at 6 AM and 6 PM
• Resource nurse support available occasionally; no IV/VAT team on unit
• Orientation consists of 2 partial days of education followed by 3 supervised 12-hour shifts on the unit
• RTO of up to 7 days allowed; a full week off requires contract extension; no time off approved during the first 3 weeks of August (Sturgis Bike Rally period)
• Travelers may occasionally be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are considered with 2 or more years of total nursing experience
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning to the facility as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-709300. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

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.