Travel ICU RN - $2,848 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 15 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) General Information We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. The unit consists of a 39-bed mixed ICU, including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU. Nurses will not float into the CVICU side unless they have experience in that unit or specialty. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience, is preferred. Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience excluding travel will be considered if they have significant RN experience outside of ICU. Previous travelers must have completed at least one prior travel assignment. Travelers must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility location. Patient Types The ICU serves complex patient populations, including: Surgical Medical Cardiac (preferred) Neuro Trauma Diagnoses may include, but are not limited to: ARDS Myocardial Infarction (MI) CVA/TIA COVID-19 Post-cardiac catheterization Post-surgical Multiple system trauma Cardiac experience, particularly CABG/TAVR 24 to 48 hours post-op, is preferred but not required for travelers. Patient Ratios Staffing ratios are dependent on patient acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or occasionally 1:3 (rare) Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS TNCC (REQUIRED) Required Education Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing is necessary for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. Skills Required Epic experience Comfortable working a 48-hour/week contract Experience with critical care patients Ability to manage IV medications, including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics Proficient in hemodynamic line management, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry Strong critical thinking and assessment skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment Support on the Unit 1-2 Nurse Aides per unit plus mobility float aide Registered Nurse Charge Nurse overseeing all ICUs Phlebotomy services for peripheral blood draws IV/VAT Team with ICU CRNs placing all midlines Resource Nurse available, staffing dependent Respiratory Therapy provided 24/7 Physician support by Intensivists and Advanced Practice Providers Charting System Epic experience is required for this position. Floating Policy Floating is not common unless staffing levels are reduced. RNs may float to any adult floor, including Medsurg/Tele, with a 1:4 ratio. Comfortability with floating should be confirmed during the interview process. Orientation The orientation consists of the following: 1 full day (8 hours) for department orientation and iLearns 2 shifts (12 hours each) for floor orientation 1 additional independent 12-hour shift for 48-hour contract travelers to meet required hours Scheduling Expectations Weekend rotation is typically every other weekend but is not guaranteed. No requests for time off Thrive Staffing Job ID 19061192. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.