Travel ICU RN

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:
  
  11/22/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN requiring at least one prior travel assignment, strong critical care skills, and a 48-hour/week contract commitment.

• 39-bed mixed ICU unit covering MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU patients, divided into pods
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 based on acuity
• Complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma cases
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma
• Cardiac experience preferred, including CABG/TAVR patients 24-48 hours post-op
• 12-hour night shifts on a 48-hour/week contract
• Weekend rotation attempted for every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating uncommon but may occur to adult floors including Medsurg/Tele at a 1:4 ratio if overstaffed
• Would not float to CVICU unless experienced in that specialty
• Epic EMR required;
  Alaris pumps in use, transitioning to Baxter pumps by October
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, resource nurses, 24/7 RT, and onsite intensivists/APPs

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must obtain prior to arrival if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment required
• Must be comfortable with a 48-hour/week contract commitment

• Provide direct care to complex, critically ill ICU patients across multiple specialties
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided onsite
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• Time off requests up to 7 days may be approved but must be extended to accommodate a full 13-week contract
• Travelers must have at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers not accepted
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers must live 100 miles away from any facility within the health system
• Facility is known for being traveler friendly with high renewal rates

American Traveler Job  #P-768082. 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 - 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.