Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

American Traveler 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:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  14 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level III NICU position requiring at least 1.5 years of NICU experience and an active SD or compact RN license.

• Level III NICU in a Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma, and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• 28-bed unit with average census of 13-16 patients
• Cares for neonates of all gestational ages, including low birth weight, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, total body cooling, and feeders/growers
• No ECMO or cardiac surgery cases at this facility
• RN to patient ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:4
• 12-hour variable shifts, will consider 36 or 48 hour contracts, 48 hours per week
• No set weekend rotation but traveler may work mostly weekends
• On-call required only if placed on call for low census
• Floating required to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or Adult (constant observation only, peds overflow)
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing system

• Active RN license (SD or compact) required
• Minimum 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required; STABLE certification preferred
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Skills in ventilator management, IV starts, chest tubes, and IV medication titration required
• Experience with neonatal resuscitation preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred; notify facility if unfamiliar for approval

• Unit supported by CNAs (1:10 ratio), charge nurse (1:25, attends deliveries), RT, 24/7 neonatologist and NNP coverage, transport team, and lactation consultants
• No dedicated IV/VAT team; phlebotomy performed by RNs
• Infants requiring surgery are transferred out due to no dedicated pediatric surgical team
• Orientation includes general traveler orientation plus one day and one night on the unit
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays
• Time off requires pre-approval from management
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-758871. 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
- Neonatal 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.