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: 07/13/2026
- 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: Jul 13, 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 a minimum of 1 year of PCU-specific experience and strong cardiac procedural skills.
Details
- 44-bed mixed acuity unit serving Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med/Surg patient populations
- Patient types include direct admits, ED admits, post-cath lab, MI/NSTEMI/STEMI, CHF, dysrhythmia management, pacemaker malfunction, epicardial pacers, as well as backup stroke and medical overflow cases
- Step-down level care provided for post-cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post-open heart surgery, post-TAVR, post-EP studies, and post-pacemaker insertion patients
- RN-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, adjustable to 1:3 based on acuity
- 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
- Every-other-weekend rotation required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating required primarily to the sister General PCU unit, with potential float to MS/Tele or ICU to care for PCU-level patients, always within or below scope of practice
- Charting via Epic; experience preferred but not required — notify your recruiter if you lack Epic experience so manager approval can be sought
- Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing system used on the unit
Requirements
- Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) state or Compact license required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum of 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year specific to PCU
- Experience with cardiac procedural recovery including CABG, TAVR, and post-cardiac cath
- Proficiency with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Levophed, Dopamine) and Heparin drips
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
- Chest tube management experience required
- TNK administration experience preferred
- 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, a tele tech overseeing cardiac monitoring (RN confirms strips at 6am and 6pm), RT available 24/7, and a hospitalist in-facility 24/7
- Orientation consists of 2 partial days of education followed by 3 supervised 12-hour shifts on the unit
- Holiday coverage expected on a rotating basis (every other)
- RTO of up to 7 days allowed; a full week off requires an extension; no time off approved during the first 3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
- May be expected to precept nursing students
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Free parking available on-site
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply with 2 or more years of nursing experience
- Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-709298. 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.