American Traveler 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: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of NICU experience and active SD or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Level 3 NICU in a hospital setting with 28 beds and an average census of 13–16 patients
- Patient population includes neonates of all gestational ages with diagnoses such as low birth weight, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and feeders/growers
- No ECMO or cardiac surgery performed at this facility
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4
- 12-hour variable shifts with options for 36- or 48-hour weekly contracts
- No set weekend rotation, though travelers may be scheduled to work mostly weekends
- Low Census on-call may be assigned
- Two out of four major holidays are required
- May float to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or Adult Constant Observation (overflow on Peds unit)
- Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
- Pre-approved time off requests are considered by management
Requirements
- Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
- Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS required; STABLE certification preferred
- Minimum 1.5 years of NICU experience required
- First-time travelers must have 2+ years of NICU experience to be considered
- Completion of a board of nursing-approved nursing education program required
- Skills required include vent management, IV starts, chest tube management, and IV medication titration
- Experience with neonatal resuscitation preferred (charge nurse will attend deliveries)
- Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
- Unit support includes CNAs (1:10), a charge nurse with 24/7 coverage who attends deliveries, Respiratory Therapy, Neonatologists (3 on staff), and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (10 on staff)
- Lactation Consultants are available on the unit
- A 24/7 transport team is in place; patients requiring surgery are transferred out, as there is no dedicated Pediatric Surgical Team
- Phlebotomy is performed by the RN; no IV/VAT team on site
- Orientation includes a general traveler orientation plus 1 day and 1 night shift on the unit
- Epic experience is preferred; candidates without Epic experience may still be considered with facility approval
- Scrubs: Navy required
- Free parking is available on site
American Traveler Job ID #P-734499. 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 - Neonatal 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.