Travel ICU Nurse - Rapid City - American Traveler

Description

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: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a high-acuity, mixed ICU environment with TNCC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) in a large hospital setting
• Patient population includes complex surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases
• ICU nurse to patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 depending on acuity
• Uses Epic for charting, Alaris (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell systems
• Shift is 12-hour nights with a 48 hour per week schedule
• Possible float to adult MedSurg/Tele units (1:4 ratio) if overstaffed
• Cardiac post-op cases (CABG/TAVR) care preferred but not required for travelers
• Orientation includes hospital orientation plus one 12-hour and one 8-hour ICU shift
• Provide critical care to a varied and high-acuity patient population
• Collaborative team includes nurse aides, charge RNs, RTs, intensivists, and APPs
• Navy scrubs required
• No call requirements
• Weekend rotation is aimed for every other weekend but not guaranteed
• No requests for time off approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
• Not eligible for local travelers; must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Support includes resource nurses, IV/VAT team for midlines, and 24/7 respiratory therapy
• Free parking available on site

Requirements

• Active SD or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC required; willingness to obtain TNCC prior to start is mandatory
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (excluding travel experience) strongly preferred; will consider 1.5 years with significant additional RN experience
• Completion of a board-approved nursing program required
• Prior travel assignment required—first-time travelers not accepted
• Experience with Epic required
• IV medication administration (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics), ventilator management, telemetry, hemodynamic lines, proning, and strong critical thinking required
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable with a 48 hours/week contract

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P 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.