Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of PICU experience and the ability to work across both General Pediatrics and PICU units on 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• 15-bed General Pediatrics unit and 5-bed PICU within a hospital setting
• Patients range from 0–18 years of age, with adult overflow on the General Pediatrics side (stable medical patients such as post-appendectomy, post-cholecystectomy, cellulitis, etc.)
• General Pediatrics diagnoses include respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries (ENT, GI, urology, orthopedics, neurosurgery)
• PICU patients require critical or intensive care for conditions including acute/chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine/metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• Patient ratios: General Pediatrics 1:5; PICU 1:1–2
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• All holidays require coverage
• May be placed on low census/on-call
• Time off requires pre-approval
• Charting via Epic; Omnicell medication dispensing system used
• Floating may occur to NICU (feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratio)
• First-time travelers are considered only if they have more than 2 years of PICU experience
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:5), a free-floating charge nurse covering both units, respiratory therapy, hospitalists with Pediatric APP support, Pediatric Pharmacy, Pediatric Social Work, and Case Management
• RNs and Nurse Aides are responsible for drawing their own labs and starting their own IVs
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation (online and in-person) followed by 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available in an on-site parking garage
• Traveler-friendly culture described as welcoming and supportive of professional growth

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota or Compact state license required
• Required certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• Completion of a board of nursing-approved nursing education program
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Ability to perform physical assessments on patients ages 0 through adult
• Experience titrating drips and caring for mechanically ventilated patients
• Ability to start IVs independently (ultrasound guidance available for difficult access)
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

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