Travel PCU RN - $2,029 per week
Thrive Staffing · Rapid City, SD · 1 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 11/16/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelClinical Registered Nurse (RN) General Information Beds: 56 Patient Types Adults with a variety of diagnoses including: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) Hepatitis End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Pneumonia Sepsis Gastrointestinal Bleed Syncope Chest Pain Pulmonary Emboli Respiratory Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Arrhythmias Seizure Disorders Overdose Delirium Tremors Patient Ratios RN: PCU/Tele: 1:4 (Days & Nights) Med/Surg: 1:5 (Days & Nights) CNA: 1:8 (Days & Nights) Required Certifications RN: BLS, ACLS LPN: BLS required; ACLS preferred CNA: Certified CNA (BLS not required) Required Education Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing. Skills Required Registered Nurses must possess the following skills: Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience preferred Cardiac rhythm interpretation IV starts Blood product administration CIWA, drain/tube management Indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management Insulin drips (both DKA and non-DKA) Continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance Effective verbal and written communication Thorough physical assessments Strong clinical judgement and professional bedside manner Strong team player with a positive attitude and adaptability Support on the Unit CNA: Ratio 1:8 (Both Days & Nights) Charge Nurse: Yes, 2 for the unit (free-floating), available 24/7 Phlebotomy available: 24/7 for peripheral blood draws only; RN will manage Central lines Resource Nurse: Yes, Flex RN as staffing allows Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7 Hospitalist: In-house, available 24/7 Centralized Tele Monitoring: 24/7 service for Tele reading and alarm notifications Violent Incident Response Team Charting System/Equipment Epic (preferred) Baxter IV pumps Omnicell Orientation 2 days of in-class/online education 2 shifts with a preceptor (12 hours each) Scheduling Weekend rotation: Every other or 50% weekends over a 4-week schedule. All travelers must attend huddles prior to shift start at specified times. Holiday Expectation: Every other holiday minimum during contracted timeframe. Approval of time off: Up to 7 days. Must extend contract ifThrive Staffing Job ID #19266532. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00About Thrive StaffingAt the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.