Travel PICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PICU RN with at least 2 years of pediatric ICU experience and a SD or compact RN license to care for critically ill pediatric patients.

• Work across a 15-bed Pediatric Unit and 5-bed PICU
• Care for patients 0-18 years, including adult overflow stable medical cases
• General Pediatrics covers respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries
• PICU covers acute/chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• Patient ratios:
  General Pediatrics 1:5, PICU 1:1 for mechanically ventilated or titratable drip patients, 1:2-3 for stable PICU patients
• CNA support available at 1:8 ratio
• 12 hour variable shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• May float to NICU (30 bed, feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) or Gen Peds (up to 1:5 ratio)
• May be placed on low census/on-call status
• Uses EPIC charting system and Omnicell
• Uses Drager ventilators

• Active RN license (South Dakota or compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years PICU RN experience required
• Ability to perform physical assessments on patients ranging from pediatric to adult
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Proficient use of EPIC charting system
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program

• Provide direct patient care including physical assessments, medication administration, and patient/family education across both PICU and Gen Peds units
• RNs start their own IVs with ultrasound support available for difficult access, and draw their own labs
• Unit support includes a charge nurse covering both units, nurse clinician/educator, case management, social work, respiratory therapy, and 24/7 hospitalist coverage
• Intensivist coverage in house during daytime hours, with 20-minute response home call overnight
• 1 day facility orientation plus 2-3 days unit orientation with a preceptor across PICU, Peds, and NICU
• Holiday coverage required for all holidays
• Time off requests must be pre-approved
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• Facility has a traveler-friendly, at-home culture with a focus on learning and growth
• First-time travelers considered only if they have more than 2 years of PICU experience
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility; local travelers are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-765950. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Pediatric 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.