Level 3 NICU Registered Nurse
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of NICU experience and an active SD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Level 3 NICU with 28 beds and an average census of 13–16 patients
• Patient population includes neonates of all gestational ages with diagnoses such as low birth weight, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and feeders/growers — no ECMO or cardiac surgery
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) is available on the unit
• 24/7 coverage by neonatologists (3 on staff) and neonatal nurse practitioners (10 on staff)
• 24/7 transport team available; patients requiring surgery are transferred out as there is no dedicated pediatric surgical team
• Support staff includes CNAs (1:10 ratio), charge nurses (1:25), lactation consultants, and phlebotomy performed by RNs; no IV/VAT team on site
• Charting via Epic; Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing used
• 12-hour variable shifts available in 36 or 48-hour per week contract options
• No set weekend rotation, though travelers may end up working primarily weekends
• Low census on-call may be required
• Coverage required for 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Floating may be required to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or Adult Constant Observation (overflow on peds unit)

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
• Graduation from a board of nursing-approved nursing education program
• Minimum 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS
• STABLE certification preferred
• Skills required include vent management, IV starts, chest tube management, and IV medication titration
• Neonatal resuscitation experience preferred (charge nurse attends deliveries)
• Epic EMR experience preferred; candidates without Epic experience may require facility approval
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are considered only with 2 or more years of NICU experience
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a traveler
• Orientation includes a general traveler orientation plus 1 day and 1 night shift on the unit
• Pre-approved time off requests may be accommodated with management approval
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking is available on site