Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,101 per week

TotalMed RN
  • Rapid City, SD
  • $3,098 Per Week
2 days ago

Job Description

TotalMed RN 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: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

 

Rapid City, South Dakota
Up to $3,098 Weekly Gross Pay
Nights | 17-Week Contract
⏰ 48 Hours Per Week

Job Overview

 

A leading Level II Trauma Center in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse for a high-paying 17-week travel assignment. This opportunity is ideal for seasoned ICU nurses who thrive in complex critical care environments and are looking to join a collaborative team caring for a diverse ICU patient population.

SIMPLI FI Clinical Interview Required

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: ICU
  • Location: Rapid City, SD
  • Contract Length: 17 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights
  • Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • Guaranteed Hours: 48 Hours Weekly
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • EMR: Epic
  • Facility: Level II Trauma Center
  • Beds: 417

Weekly Pay Package

  • Taxable Wages: $1,810/week
  • Housing Stipend: $770/week
  • Meals & Incidentals: $518/week
  • Total Weekly Gross: $3,098/week

Additional Benefits

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Overtime Available
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Day-One Benefits Available

Unit Information

 

This ICU encompasses multiple critical care specialties, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment for experienced critical care nurses.

ICU Areas Include

  • MICU (Medical ICU)
  • SICU (Surgical ICU)
  • CICU (Cardiac ICU)
  • TICU (Trauma ICU)

Travelers should be comfortable caring for a broad spectrum of critically ill patients and working within a mixed ICU environment.

Requirements

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (excluding travel assignments preferred)
  • Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience may be considered if they have substantial additional RN experience and receive management approval
  • Minimum of one completed travel assignment required

Certifications

Required:

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC (Required prior to arrival)

Licensure

  • Active South Dakota RN License or compact license eligible for South Dakota practice

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Registered Nurse in good standing

Important Submission Notes

  • TNCC certification is required. Please do not submit candidates unwilling to obtain TNCC prior to assignment start.
  • Recent ICU experience must be clearly reflected on the resume.
  • Clinical interview required before offer consideration.

Ideal Candidate

 

We're seeking ICU nurses who:

  • Have strong critical care experience
  • Adapt quickly to high-acuity environments
  • Work well within multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment
  • Are comfortable caring for a variety of ICU patient populations

Benefits

  • Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Guaranteed Pay
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Licensing & Credentialing Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Apply Today

 

Take your ICU expertise to one of South Dakota's premier trauma centers while earning top travel pay and gaining experience across multiple critical care specialties.

 

Job ID: 1469511
Location: Rapid City, SD

Additional ICU Opportunities Available – Rapid City, SD Interested in ICU but need a different start date, shift, or contract length? I currently have multiple 48-hour/week ICU openings available at this facility: ✅ 13-Week Contracts Days | Start Date: 10/05/2026 | Up to $3,093.96/week Nights | Start Date: 10/05/2026 | Up to $3,093.96/week ✅ 14-Week Contracts Days | Start Date: 09/28/2026 | Up to $3,095.77/week Nights | Start Date: 09/28/2026 | Up to $3,095.77/week ✅ 15-Week Contracts Days | Start Dates: 09/28/2026 or 10/26/2026 | Up to $3,097.41/week Nights | Start Dates: 09/28/2026 or 10/26/2026 | Up to $3,097.41/week ✅ 18-Week Contracts Nights Only | Start Date: 09/28/2026 | Up to $3,101.22/week Whether you're looking for a shorter assignment, a longer contract, days or nights, I have several ICU opportunities available at this Level II Trauma Center. Reach out for details and I'll help match you with the best option based on your experience and schedule preferences. Please note: Prior ICU experience and previous travel experience are required. TNCC, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS are required for ICU consideration.

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

Numbers & Facts

LocationRapid City, SD

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Emergency Nursingunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Fitnessunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Intensive Careunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)unmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU)unmatched
  • Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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