Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Pediatric ICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of PICU experience and proficiency with Epic in a dual PICU/General Pediatrics setting.

Responsibilities

• 15-bed Pediatric Unit with a 5-bed PICU, operating as a combined General Pediatrics and PICU environment
• General Pediatrics patient population includes patients ages 0–18 and adult overflow, with diagnoses ranging from respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries (ENT, GI, urological, orthopedic, neurosurgical)
• PICU patient population includes patients ages 0–18 requiring critical or intensive care, including acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions/exposures, trauma, hematologic and oncologic disease
• Patient ratios: General Pediatrics 1:5; PICU 1:1–2
• Charting via Epic; Omnicell medication dispensing system
• 12-hour variable shifts, 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• All holidays require coverage
• May be placed on low census/on-call
• Floating may be required to the NICU (30-bed feeder/grower unit, 1:3 ratios) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratios)
• Responsibilities include physical assessment, vital sign evaluation, medication administration, patient and family education, and PICU-level critical care
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:5), a free-floating charge nurse covering both units, a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist with Pediatric APP support, Pediatric Pharmacy, and 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) and 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• Time off requests must be pre-approved
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available in an on-site parking garage
• First-time travelers will be considered only with more than 2 years of PICU experience
• Traveler-friendly culture described as welcoming and growth-oriented

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota or Compact state license required
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• Proficient physical assessment skills across patients ages 0 to adult
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• 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