Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,161 per week in Rapid City, SD - Rapid City South Dakota

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posted On: 03/19/2026

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,161 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/13/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Job Title: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - Cardiac rhythm interpretation. - IV starts. - Blood product administration. - CIWA management. - Drain/tube management. - Indwelling and straight catheter insertion/management. - Insulin drips (both DKA and non-DKA). - Continuous bladder irrigation. - Chest tube maintenance. Description: The Progressive Care Unit has 56 beds. Patient types include adults with a variety of diagnoses such as CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremors. The RN to patient ratio is 1:4 during both days and nights. The staffing model includes an RN paired with an LPN, both taking their own patient loads. Task swapping may occur due to scope of practice considerations. Required skills include thorough physical assessments, strong clinical judgment, and effective verbal and written communication. A positive attitude and strong team player mentality are essential. Flexibility to float to other inpatient adult units is necessary, depending on experience. Travelers must live a significant distance away from the facility. All staff must attend a huddle before their shift starts. Monthly audits for compliance with pain scoring standards are conducted. Scrub color for RNs is navy blue and for CNAs is cement/light grey. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29451205EXPTEMP More...

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