Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,218 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of PICU experience and proficiency with Epic.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• 15-bed Pediatric Unit and 5-bed PICU — travelers will work across both General Peds and PICU
• General Pediatrics patients ages 0–18 and adult overflow (stable medical cases such as post-op appendectomy, cholecystectomy, cellulitis, etc.) with diagnoses including respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, mental health, trauma, and general surgeries
• PICU patients ages 0–18 requiring critical or intensive care, including acute/chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, neurologic disease, toxic ingestions, trauma, and oncologic/hematologic conditions
• General Pediatrics RN-to-patient ratio: 1:5; PICU ratio: 1:1–2
• Charting via Epic (experience required); Omnicell for medication dispensing
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Holiday coverage required for all holidays
• May be placed on low census/on-call
• Floating may be required to NICU (feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratio)

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with 2 or more years of experience
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• Ability to titrate drips and manage mechanically ventilated pediatric patients
• Physical assessment skills across patient population ages 0–adult
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• RNs are responsible for drawing their own labs; nurse aides also perform phlebotomy
• RNs start their own IVs; ultrasound is available for difficult IV access
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:5 ratio), a free-floating charge nurse covering both units, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist with Pediatric APP support, Pediatric Pharmacy, Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator, and Pediatric Social Work and Case Management
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation (online and in-person) followed by 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• Time off requests must be pre-approved
• Required scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available in an on-site parking garage
• Traveler-friendly environment with a welcoming, team-oriented culture

American Traveler Job ID #P-731038. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric 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.