Travel ICU Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a hospital in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 1.5–2 years of ICU experience and TNCC certification.

• Mixed ICU setting with 39 beds divided into pods: MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU
• Complex patient population including ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multi-system trauma; heavy trauma volume
• Cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR post-op) is preferred but not required; fresh open-heart cases are not assigned to travelers unless experienced and approved
• Patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, or occasionally 1:3, depending on acuity
• Charting systems include Epic (required), Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation expected (not guaranteed)
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is uncommon but possible to adult floors including Med/Surg or Tele at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
• Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), respiratory therapy available 24/7, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), and physician coverage with 3 intensivists on days and 2 on nights plus an APP on nights
• Orientation consists of a hospital orientation, one 12-hour ICU shift, and one 8-hour ICU shift
• No RTO approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved otherwise, with the requirement to extend to complete a full 13-week contract
• Travelers may occasionally be asked to precept nursing students
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on site
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a traveler

• Active SD or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 1.5–2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience; 2 years strongly preferred
• Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience (excluding travel) may be considered with significant RN experience outside of ICU
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced, all-critical-patient environment
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• 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

American Traveler Job  #P-675387. 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

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.