Travel Mixed ICU Registered Nurse - $2,924 per week

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: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a mixed ICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, Epic proficiency, and TNCC certification.

• 39-bed mixed ICU divided into pods, including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU
• Complex patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases — diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma
• Heavy trauma patient population; cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR, 24–48 hrs post-op) is preferred but not required
• Patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 (rare), based on acuity
• Frequent use of IV medications (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics), hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred
• Charting in Epic (required); also uses Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter) and Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts at 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation (not guaranteed)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to adult floors including Med/Surg or Tele (1:4 ratio) is uncommon but possible if overstaffed

• Active RN license — SD license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel assignments, is strongly preferred
• Candidates with at least 1.5 years of ICU experience (excluding travel) and significant RN experience outside the ICU may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration

• Unit is a mixed ICU divided into pods; travelers will not float to the CVICU side unless they have experience in that specialty
• Fresh open-heart cases are reserved for permanent staff; travelers will not be assigned to these patients unless the facility is comfortable with their experience level
• Support staff includes 1–2 CNAs per unit, a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, phlebotomy (peripheral draws only), ICU charge RNs for midline placement, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), 24/7 respiratory therapy, and intensivist physician coverage
• Orientation consists of a hospital orientation, one 12-hour shift, and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
• No RTO approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved otherwise, with the requirement to extend the contract to complete a full 13 weeks
• May occasionally be expected to precept nursing students
• Required scrub color: navy
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will not be considered — a minimum of one prior completed travel assignment is required
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-701631. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.