Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a 30-bed medical surgical and progressive care unit focusing on critical care practices such as mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy. The role emphasizes patient safety, clinical skill development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
Job Details
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in SD or a compact state, BLS (American Heart Association), and ACLS (American Heart Association) certification. Minimum of 1 year of experience in critical care, medical-surgical, or equivalent setting.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday work required.
Additional Information: New RNs receive unit-specific orientation, including competencies validation and online modules. The unit cares for patients with diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, pulmonary embolism, and other complex conditions requiring critical respiratory and cardiac interventions. Clinical skills include BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, moderate sedation, telemonitoring, and ventilator management.
Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1331437. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.