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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a mixed ICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and TNCC certification.
Details
- Mixed ICU setting with 39 beds encompassing 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 multi-system trauma
- Cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR, 24–48 hrs post-op) is preferred but not required
- Patient ratios are acuity-dependent: 1:1, 1:2, or rarely 1:3
- 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
- Every other weekend rotation
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating is uncommon but possible to any adult floor including Med/Surg or Tele (1:4 ratio)
- EMR: Epic (required); Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter) and Omnicell also in use
Requirements
- Active RN license — SD or Compact license required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel assignments strongly preferred; candidates with at least 1.5 years of ICU experience (excluding travel) plus significant RN experience outside of ICU may be considered
- Epic experience required
- Proficiency with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
- Experience with hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry monitoring
- Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
- Minimum one prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
- Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
- Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Orientation consists of a hospital orientation, one 12-hour shift, and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
- Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, a resource nurse (staffing-dependent), 24/7 respiratory therapy, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, and physician coverage with 3 intensivists on days and 2 intensivists plus an APP on nights
- Scrub color: Navy
- Free parking is available on-site
- No RTO approved during holidays
- RTO of up to 7 days may be approved, but the contract must be extended to accommodate a full 13-week duration
- No RTO approved during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
- Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-737122. 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.