Travel ICU Nurse - 2,924 per week - Rapid City
1 day ago
Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse
RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Specialty:
ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline:
RN
Start Date: 03/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type:
Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced
RN for a mixed ICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and TNCC certification, with a 48-hour/week schedule on night shifts.
Mixed ICU setting divided into pods, including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU (39 beds total)
Complex ICU patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases
Diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma
Cardiac experience is preferred, particularly CABG/TAVR post-op (24–48 hrs); fresh open heart cases are not assigned to travelers
Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, with 1:3 occurring rarely based on acuity
Uses Epic for charting (required), Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell
12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
Weekend rotation targets every other weekend
No on-call responsibilities
Floating is uncommon but possible to any adult floor, including Med/Surg or Tele, at a 1:4 ratio
Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
Former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning in a travel capacity
Orientation consists of a hospital orientation, one 12-hour shift, and one 8-hour shift on the ICU
Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge
RNs overseeing all ICUs, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), 24/7 respiratory therapy, and physician coverage (3 intensivists on days, 2 on nights, plus a night APP)
Travelers may occasionally be expected to precept nursing students
Navy scrubs required
Free parking is available on-site
No RTO is permitted during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
RTO of up to 7 days may be approved, but the assignment must be extended to complete the full 13-week contract
Requirements
Active
RN license in South Dakota or a compact state license currently in hand
Current certifications required:
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (excluding travel experience) strongly preferred; candidates with at least 1.5 years of ICU experience plus significant
RN experience in other settings may be considered
At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
Epic EMR experience required
Proficiency with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
Experience with hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry monitoring
Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, all-critical-patient environment
2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
DOB and SSN required for consideration
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.
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