Job Description
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: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 1.5–2 years of ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and TNCC certification.
Details
- Mixed ICU setting divided into pods, encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU across 39 beds
- 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 multiple system trauma — heavy trauma population
- Cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR, 24–48 hrs post-op) is preferred but not required
- Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or rarely 1:3, acuity-dependent
- 12-hour day shifts, 48 hours per week
- Charting via Epic (required); also uses Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter) and Omnicell
- Every other weekend rotation (not guaranteed)
- No on-call requirements
- Floating to adult floors, including Med/Surg or Tele at a 1:4 ratio, is possible but not common
Requirements
- Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
- Minimum 1.5–2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
- Experience with hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry
- Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
- Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Two professional references dated within the past year
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
- Minimum of one prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
- Permanent staff who have previously worked at the facility must wait one year before returning as a traveler
- Orientation includes hospital orientation, one 8-hour department orientation, one 4-hour iLearns session, and two 12-hour floor orientation shifts
- Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit, a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), 24/7 RT coverage, and 3 intensivists on days / 2 on nights plus an APP on nights
- ICU CRNs place all midlines; phlebotomy handles peripheral blood draws only
- May be expected to precept nursing students
- No RTO approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
- RTO of up to 7 days may be approved, but the contract must be extended to fulfill the full 13-week commitment
- Required scrub color: Navy
- Free parking available on-site
American Traveler Job ID #P-708622. 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.