Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,750 to $2,892 per week in Rapid City, SD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Rapid City, SD
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,750 to $2,892 per week
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/29/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)
StartDate: 11/29/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N (48 Hrs) Pay Rate: $2750.00 - $2892.00

Travel RN-ICU jobs in Rapid City, SD let you deliver critical care in a facility with a collaborative culture and advanced technology. You will assess and monitor critically ill patients, operate life-support equipment, and document care in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, a valid South Dakota RN license or Compact RN license, and Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications. At least 1.5 to 2 years of recent ICU experience and Epic EMR proficiency are required. Recommended skills include experience with IV medications, ventilator management, telemetry, and strong critical thinking. Cardiac experience and familiarity with Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) are preferred. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 assistance. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Rapid City, SD.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ICU SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months perm address over 250 miles from Rapid City SD
EPIC skills
skills checklist within 12 mos
Reference dated within 12 mos for job worked within 5 yrs

Complex ICU patients ranging from surgical, medical, cardiac (preferred), neuro and trauma
Diagnoses include but are not limited to: ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, s/p cardiac cath, post-surgical, multiple system trauma – heavy trauma population
previous travel required

Preferred Qualifications
ICU unit strongly prefers 48 hour contracts

Facility Location
Rapid City is the second largest city in South Dakota. Known as the City of Presidents due to its proximity to Mt. Rushmore, it is a city in which culture seekers and outdoors types will feel right at home. Hikers will want to experience the beauty of Black Hills firsthand. The mountain range offers a bevy of hiking, camping and mountain biking opportunities. Mt Rushmore, of course, is a significant tourist draw and should be seen by everyone at least once. In addition to the famous monument, Black Hills boasts an impressive array of attractions, including Jewel Cave National Monument and Harney Peak. In town, Rapid City offers a diverse array of eateries, galleries, boutiques and nightlife options.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, ICU SSN Required DOB Required References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months perm address over 250 miles from Rapid City SD EPIC skills skills checklist within 12 mos Reference dated within 12 mos for job worked within 5 yrs Complex ICU patients ranging from surgical, medical, cardiac (preferred), neuro and trauma Diagnoses include but are not limited to: ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, s/p cardiac cath, post-surgical, multiple system trauma – heavy trauma population previous travel required

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!