Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $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: ASAP
• 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: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an ICU position at a Level II Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital in Rapid City, SD, requiring Epic proficiency and a minimum of one prior travel assignment.

• Mixed ICU unit (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) with 39 beds at a Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center
• Complex ICU 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
• Cardiac experience is preferred, particularly CABG/TAVR 24–48 hrs post-op; fresh open-heart cases are assigned to permanent staff only
• Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, with 1:3 occurring rarely and based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts at 48 hours per week
• EMR: Epic (required); also uses Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter) and Omnicell
• Every-other-weekend rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is uncommon but possible to any adult floor including Med/Surg or Tele at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed

• Active RN license — SD license or Compact RN license accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel experience strongly preferred; candidates with at least 1.5 years of ICU experience (excluding travel) plus significant RN experience outside the ICU may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics; hemodynamic lines; proning; ventilator management; and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Minimum of one prior completed travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• Provides critical care nursing to a high-acuity, mixed ICU population with a strong trauma focus
• Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, a resource nurse (staffing dependent), 24/7 respiratory therapy, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, and robust physician coverage (3 intensivists on days, 2 on nights plus an APP on nights)
• Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift and one 8-hour shift on the ICU unit, plus hospital orientation
• 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, contingent on extending to complete a full 13-week contract
• Navy scrubs required; free parking is available on site
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a traveler
• Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital environment

American Traveler Job ID #P-683712. 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.