Travel Pediatric ICU RN - $2,977 per week

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: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring PICU experience and the ability to care for mechanically ventilated patients on a 12-hour variable shift schedule.

• Work in a combined 15-bed Pediatric Unit and 5-bed PICU within a hospital setting
• General Pediatrics patients include ages 0–18 and stable adult overflow, with diagnoses spanning respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, trauma, mental health, neurology, and general surgeries (ENT, GI, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery)
• Advanced Care Pediatrics (PICU) patients include ages 0–18 requiring critical/intensive care for conditions such as acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious disease, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic disease, toxic ingestions, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• Patient ratios: 1:5 in General Pediatrics; 1:1–2 in Advanced Care Pediatrics (PICU)
• Charting via Epic (experience required); Omnicell medication dispensing system used
• 12-hour variable shifts, 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage required for all holidays
• May be placed on low census/on-call
• Floating to the NICU (30-bed, feeder/grower patients, 1:3 ratio) may be required

• Active RN license — South Dakota license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience required
• PICU experience required, including ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• Ability to perform physical assessment of patients ages 0–adult
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

• Responsibilities include physical patient assessment, evaluating symptoms and vital signs, administering medications, educating patients and families on the plan of care, and managing critically ill pediatric patients
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:5 ratio), a free-floating charge nurse covering both units, a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator resource, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist with Pediatric APP support, Pediatric Pharmacy, Pediatric Social Work, and Case Management
• RNs are responsible for drawing their own labs and starting their own IVs; ultrasound is available for difficult IV access
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation (online and in-person) followed by 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• A manager interview is required
• Time off requests must be pre-approved
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available in an on-site parking garage
• First-time travelers are considered only with more than 2 years of experience
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position — local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-716051. 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 - 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.