Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Rapid City, SD
Agency: Thrive Staffing
Pay: $1,806 to $2,000 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 4/20/2026
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU
City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota
Shift: 12 Hour Days, Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00
Contract Length: 12.00-3 weeks
Start Date: 04/20/2026
Job Description:
This position involves working in a mixed acuity unit handling Intermediate Care, Tele, MedSurg, with responsibilities for direct admits, ED admits, post Cath Lab patients, and more. Patient types include MI, NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, and others, with the unit acting as backup for Stroke and Medical Overflow. The registered nurse must manage a variety of patient cases while maintaining a 1:4 patient ratio, or 1:3 depending on acuity.
Responsibilities:
- Handle a mixed acuity unit including Intermediate Care, Tele, and MedSurg.
- Manage RN patient ratios typically at 1:4, occasionally adjusting to 1:3 based on acuity.
- Provide care for post cardiac/vascular, post-cardiac cath, post open heart surgery, and more.
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation as required.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience and 1 year specific to PCU.
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
- Completion of an approved nursing education program; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing.
- Skills required: PCU level RN, cardiac procedural recovery, MI pharmacology, titratable cardiac/vasoactive gtts, cardiac rhythm interpretation.
About Thrive Staffing
Thrive Staffing is a dedicated healthcare staffing company specializing in forging purposeful relationships with healthcare organizations and exceptional healthcare providers.
Our services extend across the healthcare sector in all 50 states, from inpatient hospital systems to home health, hospice, outpatient clinics, rehab facilities, and senior living environments. Our expertise offers a wide variety of support to the healthcare organizations we serve and provides opportunities of employment for our dedicated team of healthcare providers.
Our Areas of Healthcare Staffing Expertise:
- Travel Nursing
- Direct/Permanent Placement
- Allied Health Professionals
- PRN/Per Diem Staffing
- Home Health and Case Management
- Interim Leadership
- Preceptors
Our leaders embody our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Their unique blend of industry knowledge and commitment to individual growth shapes our approach and drives our success.
Ben Rascona, co-founder and CEO: With a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional staffing solutions. Through a visionary approach and a strong focus on quality, Ben ensures that Thrive Staffing exceeds industry standards, connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while positively impacting patient care.
David Gibson, co-founder and CFO: David is a seasoned senior medical group executive with expertise at the intersection of strategy, patient services, growth, complex operations, revenue enhancement, compliance, and cost management. He brings strong financial and people skills to the table, honed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry.
Enhance your team and improve your patient outcomes with Thrive Staffing. Get started with a FREE client consultation: thrivestaffing.com/contact
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS
- BLS
- Core Mandatory Part I
- Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
- Core Mandatory Part III
- NIHSS
- PCU
- Progressive Care RN
- RN Pharmacology
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