Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,643 per week

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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU 12 Hour Days

City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota

Shift: 12 Hour Days, 4x12 Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 08/31/2026

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) will provide care for a diverse population of patients, including high acuity Med/Surg and Intermediate Care levels. The nurse will administer medications, manage various lines and devices, and provide wound care, telemetry interpretation, and support for a variety of patient needs.

Responsibilities:

• Administer oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, as well as titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feeding, and blood product transfusions.
• Manage peripheral IVs, midlines, PICC and central line access, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, drains, and urinary and fecal collection devices.
• Provide preventative and restorative skin and wound care.
• Read and interpret telemetry monitoring.
• Care for a wide range of diagnoses including DKA, COPD, CHF, renal and hepatic failures, and more.

Requirements:

• 1 year of nursing experience in a PCU, with EPIC experience for first-time travelers.
• Registered Nurse with completion of an approved nursing education program and current South Dakota Board of Nursing registration.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Proficiency in medical software such as EPIC and experience with equipment including Omnicell and Alaris.
• Ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, perform wound care, line management, and manage drip titration for medications like Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #18892221. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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

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