About This Position
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry position requiring an active SD or compact RN license and at least 1-1.5 years of PCU/tele experience.
Details
56-bed Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
Cares for adults with diagnoses including CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremens
RN patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU/Tele
12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation required, working every other or 50% of weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule
Every other holiday coverage required at minimum during the contract
No scheduled on-call hours, though low census on-call may apply if hours exceed guaranteed weekly hours
Eligible to float to Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, ICU (experience dependent), and Observation units within scope of practice
Floating occurs in rotation with other travelers
Unit supported by 24/7 charge nurses, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, resource/flex RN, respiratory therapy, and in-house hospitalists
Centralized tele monitoring available 24/7 for rhythm reading and alarm notifications
Uses Epic EMR (preferred), Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
Mandatory huddles before shift start at 0625 and 1825 in the 7th floor conference room
Requirements
Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of PCU or Tele RN experience required; candidates with less than 1.5 years require manager approval
First-time travelers considered if they have more than 2 years of overall RN experience
Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, blood product administration, CIWA protocol, drain/tube management, catheter insertion and management, continuous bladder irrigation, and chest tube maintenance
Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration preferred (Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasionally Betablockers or antihypertensives); training available if not previously performed
Strong clinical judgment, physical assessment skills, and professional communication required
Comfortable working in a team nursing model alongside LPNs, with possible task-sharing due to scope differences
Epic EMR experience preferred
Additional Information
Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, drip titration, and coordination with the care team
May be asked to precept nursing students during the assignment
Monthly audits are conducted for pre/post pain scoring, requiring 90% compliance
Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue for RNs
Orientation includes 2 days of in-class/online education followed by two 12-hour preceptor shifts
Free parking available on site
Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible; no local travelers accepted
Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed, with contract extension required to maintain a full 13-week work commitment
No time off approved during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
Facility is known for being traveler-friendly with high renewal rates for travel staff
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry position requiring an active SD or compact RN license and at least 1-1.5 years of PCU/tele experience.
Details
56-bed Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
Cares for adults with diagnoses including CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremens
RN patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU/Tele
12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation required, working every other or 50% of weekends (Friday-Sunday) per 4-week schedule
Every other holiday coverage required at minimum during the contract
No scheduled on-call hours, though low census on-call may apply if hours exceed guaranteed weekly hours
Eligible to float to Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, ICU (experience dependent), and Observation units within scope of practice
Floating occurs in rotation with other travelers
Unit supported by 24/7 charge nurses, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, resource/flex RN, respiratory therapy, and in-house hospitalists
Centralized tele monitoring available 24/7 for rhythm reading and alarm notifications
Uses Epic EMR (preferred), Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
Mandatory huddles before shift start at 0625 and 1825 in the 7th floor conference room
Requirements
Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of PCU or Tele RN experience required; candidates with less than 1.5 years require manager approval
First-time travelers considered if they have more than 2 years of overall RN experience
Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, blood product administration, CIWA protocol, drain/tube management, catheter insertion and management, continuous bladder irrigation, and chest tube maintenance
Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration preferred (Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed, and occasionally Betablockers or antihypertensives); training available if not previously performed
Strong clinical judgment, physical assessment skills, and professional communication required
Comfortable working in a team nursing model alongside LPNs, with possible task-sharing due to scope differences
Epic EMR experience preferred
Additional Information
Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, drip titration, and coordination with the care team
May be asked to precept nursing students during the assignment
Monthly audits are conducted for pre/post pain scoring, requiring 90% compliance
Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue for RNs
Orientation includes 2 days of in-class/online education followed by two 12-hour preceptor shifts
Free parking available on site
Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible; no local travelers accepted
Previous permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed, with contract extension required to maintain a full 13-week work commitment
No time off approved during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
Facility is known for being traveler-friendly with high renewal rates for travel staff
