Travel ICU RN - $2,925 per week

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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (ICU) position requiring prior ICU and travel experience with a 48-hour weekly commitment.

Details

• 39-bed mixed ICU unit (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) divided into pods
• Complex ICU patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multi-system trauma
• Cardiac experience preferred, including 24-48 hour post-op care for CABG/TAVR patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts totaling 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation targeted at every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult floors including Med-Surg/Tele at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
• ICU RNs may be qualified to float to the ED, and PCU RNs to the ICU
• Uses Epic charting system, Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps in October), and Omnicell
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support and CNA/nurse aide support available on the unit
• Charge nurse (CRN) oversight across all ICUs and resource nurse support based on staffing

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment required
• Must be comfortable working a 48-hour per week contract

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex ICU patients across multiple specialties
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Minimum one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Orientation includes hospital and department orientation, iLearns modules, and floor shifts
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• Time off requests up to 7 days may be approved, with contract extension required to meet a full 13-week term
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided on-site
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts

American Traveler Job ID #P-740051. 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 - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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