Pediatric ICU RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Pediatric ICU (PICU) position in Rapid City, SD, requiring PICU experience including drip titration and mechanical ventilation management on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• 15-bed Pediatric Unit combined with a 5-bed PICU; travelers will work across both General Pediatrics and Advanced Care Pediatrics (PICU)
• General Pediatrics patients range from 0-18 years of age plus stable adult overflow, with diagnoses including respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries (ENT, GI, urological, orthopedic, neurosurgery)
• Advanced Care Pediatrics patients (ages 0-18) present with acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• Patient ratios: 1:5 in General Pediatrics; 1:1-2 in Advanced Care Pediatrics
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Holiday coverage required for all holidays
• May be placed on low census/on-call
• Floating may be required to the NICU (30-bed feeder/grower unit, 1:3 ratios)
• Charting via Epic (experience required); Omnicell medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active RN license in South Dakota or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS (NRP not required)
• Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience
• PICU experience required, including ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Proficiency with Epic charting system required
• Physical assessment skills across the full age spectrum (neonates through adults)
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include physical assessment, medication administration, vital sign evaluation, patient/family education, and coordinating with interdisciplinary team members
• Support staff includes CNAs (1:5 ratio), a free-floating charge nurse covering both units, a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists with Pediatric APP support, Pediatric Pharmacy, and Pediatric Social Work and Case Management
• RNs draw their own labs and start their own IVs; ultrasound is available for difficult IV access
• Orientation consists of 1 day of facility orientation (online and in-person) followed by 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor
• First-time travelers are considered only with 2 or more years of experience
• Pre-approved time off only; approved RTO block is 4/26–5/1
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available in the facility parking garage
• Traveler-friendly culture with a welcoming, team-oriented environment