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: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 20 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience (excluding travel), a SD or compact RN license, and prior travel assignment history.
Details
- Work in a 39-bed mixed ICU unit encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU pods
- Care for complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma populations
- Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, and multi-system trauma
- Cardiac experience preferred, including 24-48 hr post-op CABG/TAVR care
- RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 based on acuity
- Schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts totaling 48 hours per week
- Weekend rotation attempted for every other weekend, though not guaranteed
- No on-call requirements
- Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult floors including Medsurg/Tele at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
- Would not float to CVICU unless experienced in that specialty
- Uses Epic charting system, Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter pumps in October), and Omnicell
Requirements
- Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (required prior to arrival)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel assignments
- Completion of an approved nursing education program
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required
- Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
- Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required
- Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
- Must be comfortable working a 48-hour per week contract
Additional Information
- Provide direct care to critically ill ICU patients across multiple specialties in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Unit support includes 1-2 CNAs plus a mobility float aide, charge nurses overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-site intensivists and APPs
- Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy team
- ICU RNs are responsible for placing all midlines
- May be expected to precept nursing students
- Orientation includes hospital orientation plus one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
- Navy scrub color required
- Free parking provided
- 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 but contract must be extended to accommodate a full 13-week term
- Minimum one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility
- Permanent staff must wait one year before returning in a travel role
American Traveler Job ID #P-739754. 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.