ICU Nurse
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5–2 years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Mixed ICU environment consisting of MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU pods within a 39-bed unit
• Complex patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases with diagnoses such as ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multi-system trauma
• Cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR, 24–48 hrs post-op) is preferred but not required; fresh open heart cases are not assigned to travelers without verified experience
• Patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2, with 1:3 occurring rarely and based on acuity
• Charting is done in Epic (required), with Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter) and Omnicell
• 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation is the target schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to adult floors including Med-Surg/Tele (1:4 ratio) is possible but uncommon and only occurs when overstaffed
• Unit support includes 1–2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 Charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, a Resource Nurse (staffing dependent), Respiratory Therapy available 24/7, and a physician team of 3 Intensivists on days and 2 on nights plus an APP overnight
• Orientation consists of a hospital orientation session, one 12-hour shift, and one 8-hour shift on the ICU
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy scrubs required
• No RTO approved during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved, but the assignment must be extended to complete a full 13-week contract
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a traveler
• Free parking is available on-site

Requirements

• Active RN license in South Dakota or a Compact state license valid in SD
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
• Minimum of 1.5–2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience; candidates with 1.5 years ICU experience plus significant RN experience outside of ICU may be considered
• At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, proning, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• 2 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