Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with TNCC certification for day shifts in a high-acuity, mixed patient population.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mixed ICU with medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma patients
• Unit consists of 39 beds divided into pods, with MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU populations
• Patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2, rarely 1:3 based on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts with a 48-hour workweek
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No call requirements
• Floating may occur to any adult floor, including Med/Surg/Tele units with a 1:4 ratio if overstaffed
• Epic EMR is utilized and experience is required
• Unit uses Alaris pumps (switching to Baxter) and Omnicell
• Deliver intensive care to patients with a wide range of complex diagnoses including heavy trauma, ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, post-surgical, COVID, and multi-system trauma
• Do not care for fresh open heart patients unless qualified and approved
• Support staff includes 1-2 CNAs per unit, a mobility aide, resource nurse (staffing-dependent), 2 charge RNs, 24/7 RT, and intensivist coverage
• Hospital orientation and up to 20 hours of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• No RTO allowed during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks in August)
• Free parking is available on site
• This is a traveler-friendly environment with strong team support
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not eligible for this position

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (excluding travel) highly preferred; 1.5 years considered with significant additional RN experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held)
• At least one prior travel assignment required (no first-time travelers)
• Cardiac ICU experience, including CABG/TAVR post-op, strongly preferred but not required
• Comfortable working 48 hours per week
• Experience with Epic charting required
• Experience with IV medications (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics), hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, telemetry, and critical care assessment required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility in the health system
• Permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts