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Monument Health Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota

$56.28/hr

About $117k/yr

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Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What this might mean for you

Monument Health Rapid City is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
Call Required
Patient load & staffing
No floating required

About this role

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Details Job Type Travel Profession RN Specialty PCU Job ID 18896209 Shift Details Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Shifts Per Week 3 Job Order Details Start Date 10/26/2026 End Date 01/23/2027 Duration 13 Week(s) Float Required No Call Required No Job Description Meda Health is looking for a PCU RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/ACLS (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay We value your expertise and respect your dedication — and our goal is to compensate you more than fairly for them. We don't want you to scramble to figure out your coverage, especially when you're already feeling under the weather. At Meda Health, your coverage starts when you do. You're covered, period. Our employees get the following benefits right off the bat: Health Vision Dental Life insurance Client Details City Rapid City State SD

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • 2 years of experience
  • PCU experience
  • Acute care experience

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance

About the employer

Monument Health Rapid City
Hospital

You would be coming into Monument Health Rapid City on the numbers we can actually see: one recent posting at $56.28 an hour on a 13-week contract. South Dakota takes no state income tax, and Rapid City’s cost of living…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Posted hourly rate of $56.28 on the one listing we have
  • 13-week contract option
  • No state income tax in South Dakota

What reviewers flag

  • Only one posting informs the pay picture, so the sample is thin
  • About five hours from larger cities
  • Rental market stays tight after years of housing demand outpacing supply
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Living in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, known as the 'Gateway to the Black Hills,' offers nurses frontier charm and outdoor adventure. Downtown features the City of Presidents walking tour with bronze presidential statues. Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park sit within easy driving distance for weekend exploration.

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Metro price level · Rapid City area
89.2
11% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license is the leverage.

Worth asking

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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