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:
  
  11/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a complex, mixed-unit critical care position requiring a compact or SD RN license and prior travel experience.

• Work in a 39-bed mixed ICU encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU pods
• Care for complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma cases
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts on a 48-hour per week schedule
• Weekend rotation attempted for every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating uncommon but possible to adult floors including Medsurg/Tele at 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
• Would not float to CVICU unless experienced in that specialty
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris (transitioning to Baxter) pumps, and Omnicell

• Active RN license (South Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work well in a fast-paced team setting required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR, 24-48 hrs post-op) preferred but not required
• Must have at least one prior travel assignment

• Support staff includes 1-2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, charge nurses, resource nurses, 24/7 RT, and onsite intensivists/APPs
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; ICU RNs place all midlines
• Orientation includes hospital orientation, department orientation with iLearns, and floor shifts
• May be expected to precept students
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• Time off requests up to 7 days considered, with contract extension required to meet full 13-week term
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a travel employee
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-768081. 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 - 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.