Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,925 per week

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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an ICU position at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Mixed ICU unit (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) with 39 beds at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• 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 multi-system trauma
• Cardiac experience is preferred, particularly CABG/TAVR 24–48 hours post-op, though not required for travelers
• Patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, or occasionally 1:3, depending on acuity
• Charting system is Epic (required); infusion pumps include Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps) and Omnicell for medication dispensing
• 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to adult floors, including Med-Surg/Tele (1:4 ratio), is possible but uncommon and typically only occurs when overstaffed

Requirements

• Active RN license — SD state license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (TNCC is required and must be obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 1.5–2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel assignments, is required; 2+ years is strongly preferred
• At least one prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides critical care nursing to a high-acuity, mixed ICU population with a heavy trauma census
• 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 with 3 intensivists on days and 2 intensivists plus an APP on nights
• Orientation consists of a hospital orientation, one 12-hour shift, and one 8-hour shift on the ICU
• Navy scrubs required; free parking is available
• No RTO is approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved, but the contract must be extended to accommodate a full 13-week assignment
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning to the facility as a travel nurse
• This is a traveler-friendly facility with a strong track record of renewals

American Traveler Job ID #P-710923. 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.