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: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 48-hour per week ICU night shift position requiring strong critical care skills and TNCC certification.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Position is in a mixed adult ICU including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU with 39 total beds
- Patient population covers surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and multiple trauma cases with high acuity
- ICU RN patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3, depending on acuity
- Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a 48-hour per week schedule
- Weekend rotation required every other weekend, but not guaranteed
- Travelers may float to adult Med-Surg/Telemetry units as needed, up to a 1:4 ratio
- Experience with Epic EMR is required; ICU uses Epic, Omnicell, and Alaris/Baxter infusion pumps
- Initial orientation includes a hospital orientation and ICU-specific shifts (one 12-hour, one 8-hour)
- Cardiac ICU experience, especially with CABG/TAVR cases post-op, is preferred but not required
- No responsibility for fresh open-heart cases unless specifically experienced and approved
- Support includes 1-2 CNAs per unit, a mobility float aide, resource nurse as available, 24/7 RT, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, and physician and APP coverage on all shifts
- ICU CRNs place all midlines; Alaris pumps currently being replaced by Baxter
- Scrub color is navy
- No on-call requirement
- No time off permitted during holidays or Sturgis Bike Rally (early August)
- Free parking available on site
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active SD or compact RN license
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required, with TNCC needed before arrival
- Minimum of 2 years ICU experience (excluding travel) is strongly preferred
- At least 1.5 years of ICU experience (excluding travel) may be considered with substantial non-ICU RN experience
- Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
- Prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Must be comfortable working 48 hours per week
- Experience with complex ICU patients and critical care interventions, including ventilator management, hemodynamic lines, vasopressor drips, sedation, paralytics, and proning
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
- Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as travelers
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-649356. 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.