TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU Job Specialty: Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Guaranteed Hours: 48 per week Experience: Intermediate/Stepdown Level RN with at least 1 year of nursing experience. Experience in EPIC is required for first-time travelers. License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing approved Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Experience with Intermediate Care/Stepdown Level patients - Ability to manage MedSurg assignments - Comfortable with reading/interpreting cardiac strips, chest tubes, trach care, NGT tube placement and management, JP drains, line management, wound vacs, and various medical devices Job Description: - This is a mixed acuity unit with Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg levels. - Surgical cases include urology, prostatectomy, bowel obstruction, mass removal, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and general abdominal surgeries. - Orthopedic cases include total joint replacements and trauma requiring external fixation. - Neurological cases may include CVA/TIA, seizures, epilepsy, various brain conditions, and spine surgeries such as laminectomies and fusions. - Handle patients with general medical conditions like cellulitis, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure, hepatic failure, digestive tract disorders, DVTs, and UTIs. - Capable of managing wound care, telemetry-monitored patients, and medication administration. - Proficient in drip titration for medications like Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Levophed. - Work within a pod structure with support from other RNs and Nurse Aides. - Resources available include phlebotomy and respiratory therapy support. - Floating to other adult inpatient units as needed, within the scope of practice. - Flexibility with scheduling, including weekend rotations, with no mandatory call time. - Orientation includes two days of department-specific learning and two shifts with a preceptor. 26315709EXPPLAT Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam About Cynet Health Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.