Travel RN - Pediatric ICU

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Travel RN
- Pediatric ICU

Travel RN
- Pediatric ICU

Rapid City, South Dakota

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 5 days ago

Shift

Variable, 4x12hrs

Hours

48 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 25, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PICU role requiring 2+ years of PICU experience and a South Dakota (SD) or compact RN license.

• Combined 15-bed Pediatric Unit and 5-bed PICU setting
• Cares for patients 0-18 years and stable adult overflow across General Pediatrics and PICU
• General Pediatrics patients include respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neurology, mental health, trauma, and general surgical cases
• PICU patients require critical/intensive care for respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious disease, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic disease, toxic ingestions, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• Patient ratios: 1:5 General Pediatrics; 1:1 for mechanically ventilated/titratable drip PICU patients; 1:2-3 for stable PICU patients
• CNA support available at a 1:8 ratio
• 12-hour variable shifts totaling 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• All holidays required
• May be placed on low census/on-call status
• Floating required to NICU (30-bed, feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratio)
• Uses Epic charting system and Omnicell

• Active RN license (SD or compact) currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of PICU RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Proficient in physical assessment of patients ages 0 through adult
• Skilled in evaluating patient symptoms and vital signs
• Experience administering medications and educating patients/families on plan of care
• Proficient with Epic charting system
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• RNs must be comfortable starting their own IVs (ultrasound available for difficult IVs) and drawing labs

• Charge nurse coverage is shared across both units on a free-floating basis
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist coverage; intensivist in-house during daytime with home call and 20-minute response time overnight
• Additional support includes pediatric pharmacy, pediatric social work, case management, and respiratory therapy
• Resource support includes a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation and 2-3 days of unit orientation with a preceptor across PICU, Peds, and NICU
• Time off requests only approved if submitted in advance
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available in the parking garage
• Traveler-friendly culture described as an at-home, learn-and-grow environment
• First-time travelers welcome if they have more than 2 years of relevant experience
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius to be eligible for this position

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$3,133/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$40,730

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$162,918

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,887/wk

Regular Hours

$34.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,360

OT Hours

$65.88 x 8 hours/wk = $527

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals &…