About this opportunity
Malone Healthcare Solutions lists this Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,133 per week opportunity in rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57700, US
Who can apply
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