Travel NICU RN - $2,739 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) General Information We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position involves working in a Level 3 NICU, providing care for a diverse range of neonatal patients. Facility Details Beds: 28 Average Census: 13-16 Location: City, State Qualifications Minimum experience: 1.5 years in a relevant setting First-time travelers are welcome, but must have a minimum of 2 years experience Candidates must reside more than 100 miles away from the facility Permanently employed staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler Patient Types The unit cares for neonates of all gestational ages, including those with diagnoses such as: Low Birth Weight High Frequency Ventilation Nitric Oxide Treatment Total Body Cooling Feeders/Growers Patient Ratios The nurse-to-patient ratio is flexible, ranging from 1:1 to 1:4, depending on patient needs. Required Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) STABLE certification is preferred Required Skills Candidates must possess the following skills: Ventilator Management IV Starts and IV Medication Titration Chest Tube Management Experience in Neonatal Resuscitation (attending deliveries is expected) Support on the Unit Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) - 1:10 ratio Charge Nurse available (1:25 ratio; attends deliveries) Phlebotomy services provided by RN Respiratory Therapists available Neonatologists - Three on staff, along with ten Neonatal Nurse Practitioners providing 24/7 coverage Transport Team available 24/7 for patient transfers Lactation Consultants available Charting System/Equipment Charting System: EPIC (experience is a plus) Medication Dispensing: Omnicell Schedule and Orientation Shifts available: 36 or 48 hours contracts Weekend rotation: No set weekends; travelers may predominantly work weekends Holiday Expectations: Requires working 2 out of 4 major holidays General orientation plus one day and one night on the unit Additional Information Scrub Color: Navy Free Parking: Yes Please apply if you are interested in leveraging your skills in a vital neonatal environment with a supportive team and comprehensive care framework. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19175411. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:NICU,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386