American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a hospital in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 1.5–2 years of ICU experience and TNCC certification.
Details
- Mixed ICU unit with 39 beds divided into pods: MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU
- Complex patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases; diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma
- Cardiac experience preferred (CABG/TAVR, 24–48 hrs post-op); fresh open heart cases are not assigned to travelers unless experienced
- Patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, or rarely 1:3, based on acuity
- Charting via Epic (required); Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter) and Omnicell also in use
- 12-hour night shifts at 48 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation (not guaranteed)
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating is uncommon but possible to adult floors including Med/Surg/Tele at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
Requirements
- Active RN license — SD or Compact state license required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start)
- Minimum 1.5–2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience; candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience plus significant RN experience outside of ICU may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Epic EMR experience required
- Proficiency with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics; hemodynamic lines; proning; ventilator management; and telemetry
- Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
- At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
- 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include providing critical care to a high-acuity, mixed ICU population and may include precepting students
- Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), phlebotomy for peripheral draws, RT available 24/7, and intensivist/APP coverage around the clock
- Orientation consists of hospital orientation, one 8-hour department orientation with iLearns, one 4-hour iLearns session, and two 12-hour floor orientation shifts
- No RTO approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved otherwise, with extensions required to complete the full 13-week contract
- Scrub color: Navy
- Free parking is available on-site
- Former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning in a travel capacity
American Traveler Job ID #P-729633. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.