Travel PICU RN - $3,289 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN to care for pediatric patients in both a combined General Pediatrics and Pediatric ICU setting, requiring at least 1.5 years of PICU experience.

Details

• Works in a 15-bed Pediatric Unit that includes a 5-bed PICU
• Cares for pediatric patients ages 0-18 as well as stable adult overflow patients in General Pediatrics
• PICU patients require critical or intensive care for conditions such as respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• General Pediatrics RN to patient ratio is 1:5
• PICU RN to patient ratio is 1:1-2
• Uses EPIC charting system and Omnicell for medication dispensing
• Schedule is 12-hour variable shifts totaling 48 hours per week
• Works every other weekend
• May be placed on low census or on-call status
• Floating required to NICU (30-bed, feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratio)

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of overall RN experience
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Proficient in physical assessment of patients ages 0 through adult
• Skilled in titrating drips and caring for mechanically ventilated pediatric patients
• Proficient in EPIC charting system

Additional Information

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• Perform physical assessments, evaluate vital signs, administer medications, and educate patients and families on plan of care
• Unit supported by CNAs (1:5 ratio), a charge nurse covering both units, resource/educator nurses, case management, social work, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist/APP coverage
• RNs are responsible for starting their own IVs, with ultrasound available for difficult access, and drawing their own labs
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation and 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for all facility-observed holidays
• Time off requests must be pre-approved
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• Facility is traveler-friendly with a supportive, learn-and-grow culture
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-734565. 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 - 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.