PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Rapid City, South Dakota
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,711/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $75.31
- Weekly
- $2,711
- Yearly (full-time)
- $140,972
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
This job pays about $75.31/hour — 101% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota ($37.53/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota right now
- 228 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota from 5 agencies, 115 of them in Rapid City.
- Pay in these listings: $27.46 – $132/hour, median $63.67/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in South Dakota: $37.53/hour ($78,062/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.26/hour across 122 jobs).
Job description
Join us for a rewarding 16-week contract as a Registered Nurse in Rapid City, South Dakota, working nights in a 56-bed PCU. This role offers an engaging blend of challenging patient cases—ranging from heart failure and sepsis to respiratory failure and arrhythmias—while providing a chance to hone your telemetry and vasoactive drip skills. The shift's nocturnal hours mean you'll experience quieter moments with a close-knit team, all while making a difference in patient lives. Whether you're interpreting cardiac rhythms or managing IV drips, you'll find this assignment both stimulating—and yes, maybe even a little fun when the sun rises!
Weather:
Typically mild and pleasant, the weather around this time tends to be comfortably cool with crisp air and clear skies, perfect for outdoor adventures after your shift or on days off.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit Mount Rushmore for a jaw-dropping view of the iconic sculptures.
- Explore Badlands National Park’s scenic trails and unique geological formations.
- Take a day trip to Black Hills National Forest for hiking and wildlife viewing.
- Experience the historic charm of Deadwood, with its old-west history and lively town square.
- Enjoy fishing or boating at Pactola Lake, just a short drive from downtown.
Job Specifics:
Location: Rapid City, SD
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 16 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week
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