Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
```html Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
The unit consists of 44 beds and is seeking experienced nursing professionals. Minimum qualifications include:
- 1.5 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
- First-time travelers are accepted with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
- Travelers must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility.
- Permanent staff may return as travelers after a waiting period of one year.
Patient Types
This unit treats a diverse range of patients, including those with:
- Intermediate Care acuity, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical needs.
- Direct admits, Emergency Department admits, and post-catheterization lab patients.
- Conditions such as Myocardial Infarction (MI), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Dysrhythmias, and Pacemaker issues.
- Step-down level care for post-cardiac and vascular procedures, including open-heart surgery.
Patient Ratios
Typically, the nurse to patient ratio is:
- 1:4, escalating to 1:3 based on patient acuity.
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Required Education
Candidates must have completed a nursing education program approved by a state board of nursing, holding a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Skills Required
Key skills expected include:
- Experience in cardiac procedural recovery, including CABG and TAVR.
- Knowledge of pharmacology related to myocardial infarction and titratable cardiac/vasoactive drips.
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and chest tube management.
- Administration of TNK (Tenecteplase) is preferred but not mandatory.
Support on the Unit
Staffing support includes:
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) ratio of 1:5-8, depending on the shift.
- Charge nurse available but unassigned.
- Phlebotomy services available for peripheral blood draws.
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7.
- Hospitalist presence in the facility 24/7, but not dedicated to the unit.
Charting System/Equipment
The unit utilizes the following systems:
- Epic for patient documentation.
- Alaris for IV medication administration.
- Omnicell for medication management.
Floating Policy
Staff may be required to float primarily to a sister unit, with potential for floating to Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or ICU units based on patient needs and within scope of practice.
Orientation
New hires will complete:
- 2 partial days of education
- 3 full 12-hour shifts on the unit for training.
Scheduling
Scheduling details include:
- Weekend rotations required every other weekend.
- No on-call requirements.
- Holidays are expected every other.
- Time-off approvals for up to 7 days; extensions required for full week requests. No time off during the first 3 weeks of August.
- Typical shift times are 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Variable scheduling may occur, but efforts will be made to minimize switchovers.
Additional Notes
- Possibility of precepting nursing students.
- Dress code includes navy blue scrubs.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19241823. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At 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.