Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Olaro is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

General Information
Beds: 28; average census 13-16

Minimum experience:

1.5 years (system requirement)
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, only with 2+ years of experience
Travelers must live >100 miles away from facility
Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler
Patient Types:
Neonates all gestational ages
Level 3 NICU
Diagnoses include, but not limited to:
Low Birth weight, High frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, total body cooling, feeders/growers
No ECMO, No cardiac surgery at this time
Patient Ratios:
RN: 1:1-1:4
Required

Certifications:

BLS, NRP, PALS; STABLE (preferred)
Required

Education:

Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing;
Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Skills required:

Will consider 36 or 48 hour contracts
Vent management, IV Starts, chest tubes, IV med titration, experience with Neonatal Resuscitation is preferred (CN will attend deliveries)
Support on the Unit:
CNA (Ratio: 1:10)
Charge nurse: 1:25 will attend deliveries
Phlebotomy - RN
IV/VAT Team - No
RT
- Yes
Neonatologist (3 on staff) and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (10 on staff) 24/7 coverage
Transport Team 24/7 will be transferred out for surgery as there is no dedicated Peds Surgical Team
Lactation Consultants
Charting System/Equipment:
EPIC please let CRT know if traveler does not have EPIC experience so they can ask approval
Alaris
Med Dispensing:
Omnicell
Floating:
If yes, where?
PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, Adult (Constant Observation Only) - (overflow on peds unit)
Orientation: (facility and unit)
General Traveler orientation and 1 day/1 night on unit
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: no weekend rotation, traveler may work mostly weekends
Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? Yes, only if placed on call for Low Census
Holiday Expectations:
Yes, 2/4 major holidays
Approval of time off? If pre-approved by Management
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color:
Navy
Free Parking? Yes

Olaro Company Description

Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health

professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians

expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career

goals, and personal ambitions.

At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer

competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences

that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined

onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide

by your side.

Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or

achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you

thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.