Travel Ortho / Neuro Surgical Stepdown RN - $2,344 per week

American Traveler 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 : 11 / 10 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position in an Ortho Neuro Surgical setting, requiring a compact or SD RN license and night shift availability. Responsibilities Work in the Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) PCU, covering mixed acuity including intermediate, telemetry, and med-surg patients Patient populations include surgical (urology, abdominal, ortho trauma, joint replacements), neuro / spine (stroke, seizures, brain tumors, spinal surgeries), and general medical cases (CHF, COPD, renal failure, infectious disease) Unit has 64 beds across two floors with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1 : 4 and CNA support at 1 : 8 Utilizes Epic EMR, Alaris, and Omnicell 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with potential to be scheduled up to 4 out of 6 weekends Floating may occur to various adult inpatient units within the hospital as needed and within scope of practice No mandatory call required Work collaboratively in a pod structure with strong support from CNAs, two charge nurses, a flex nurse, and hospitalist / RT teams Two days of unit / department orientation and two precepted shifts are provided Education and resources are provided for post-neuro intervention patients if prior experience is lacking Scrub color is navy blue Free parking available onsite Requests for time off must be submitted prior to offer; up to 1.5 weeks can be approved with contract extension Holiday coverage dependent on RTO request timing First-time travelers are welcome with required prior experience No local or radius rule exceptions—candidates must reside over 100 miles from any Monument Health facility Requirements Active SD or Compact RN license required Minimum 1 year intermediate / stepdown level RN experience BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Completion of a board-approved nursing education program Experience with Epic charting required for first-time travelers Comfort with med-surg assignments and ability to manage mixed acuity Clinical skills including cardiac strip interpretation, chest tube management, trach care (no fresh trachs), line management, wound care / dressing changes, medication administration, and titration of drips such as Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and others Must live at least 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-614704. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.