Travel CCU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med Surg/Critical Care Unit requiring SD or compact RN license and ACLS/BLS certification with prior CCU experience preferred.

• Critical care unit providing care for critically ill adolescent (16+) through geriatric medical/surgical patients
• CAH acute care setting with 8 private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 for critical care patients and 1:4 for Med/Surg overflow patients
• Uses EPIC charting system, PLUM IV smart pumps, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, IABP, and an overhead patient lift system
• Rotating day/night shifts, 12-hour shifts from  or
• 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts per week, with option for 48-hour guarantee
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) required along with a holiday rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Minimum staffing of 2 RNs when a patient is present, so RNs will not work alone
• May float to Med/Surg and PEDS units when CCU census is low

• Active SD RN or multistate compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with CCU experience preferred
• Prior Med/Surg, PEDS, and ED experience a plus
• CCRN and/or TNCC certification a plus
• Strong critical thinking skills for patient assessment and interpreting hemodynamic monitoring results
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with physicians, healthcare workers, and patients/families

• Provide individualized nursing care to critically ill medical/surgical patients, anticipating and responding to complications and crises
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare workers, and delegate and supervise unlicensed personnel
• May be asked to supervise students assigned to the CCU as part of their training
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation, depending on prior experience
• Navy blue scrubs required
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility may be considered local
• Candidates with prior employment at any Sanford Health location must disclose this information and must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-765712. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg

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.