Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric ICU position requiring at least 1.5 years PICU RN experience and an active SD or compact RN license.

• Work in a 15-bed Pediatric Unit including a 5-bed PICU
• Rotates between General Pediatrics and PICU patient populations ages 0-18, with occasional stable adult overflow patients
• PICU patients require critical or intensive care for conditions including respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious disease, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic disease, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• General Peds patients present with respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgical needs (ENT, GI, urological, orthopedic, neurosurgery, trauma)
• Patient ratios are 1:5 on General Pediatrics and 1:1-2 in PICU
• 12-hour night 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

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Ability to perform physical assessments on patients ages 0 through adult
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Proficient use of EPIC charting system

• Evaluate patient symptoms and vital signs, administer medications, and educate patients and families on plan of care
• Supported by CNAs (1:5 ratio), a shared charge nurse covering both units, Resource/Educator nurses, case management, social work, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist/APP support
• RNs perform their own phlebotomy and IV starts, with ultrasound available for difficult IVs
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation and 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for all holidays
• Time off requests must be pre-approved
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• First-time travelers considered only if they have more than 2 years of experience
• Candidates must live outside a 100-mile radius to be eligible for travel assignment
• Facility has a traveler-friendly, supportive culture and frequently renews travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-768888. 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.