Job Description & Requirements
Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN – PCU | Clinical Interview Unit (Travel Contract)
Unit Details
- Unit: Clinical Interview Unit (PCU / Step-Down Mixed Acuity)
- Beds: 44
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week (3×12s)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience
- At least 1 year of PCU experience
- First-time travelers accepted (must have 2+ years RN experience )
Patient Population
Mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med-Surg patients:
Common cases include:
- MI (NSTEMI & STEMI)
- CHF
- Dysrhythmias
- Pacemaker malfunction
- Post-cardiac cath
- Post-CABG / post open-heart surgery
- Post TAVR / EP studies
- Stroke backup & medical overflow
Admissions from:
- ED
- Direct admits
- Post Cath Lab
Patient Ratios
- RN Ratio: Typically 1:4
- Can be 1:3 depending on acuity
Required Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Education
- Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
- South Dakota RN license
Key Skills Required
- PCU / Step-Down level nursing
- Cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post cath)
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Chest tube management
- MI pharmacology
Experience with titrated cardiac drips :
- Cardizem
- Amiodarone
- Nitro
- Levophed
- Dopamine
- Heparin drips
TNK administration preferred
Unit Support
- CNA: 1:5–8 ratio
- Charge Nurse: Unassigned
- Phlebotomy: Yes
- Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
- Tele Tech: Continuous monitoring
- Hospitalist: In-house 24/7
Systems Used
- Epic EMR
- Alaris Pumps
- Omnicell
Floating
Possible float to:
- General PCU
- MS/Tele
- ICU (for PCU-level patients only)
Orientation
- 2 partial education days
- 3 × 12-hour unit shifts
Scheduling
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Call: None
- Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
Additional Details
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
- Free Parking Available
- May be asked to precept students
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitmentto providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States.As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,133 per week in rapid city at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $71,760–$110,650
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$110,650 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.