Level 3 NICU RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 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 performed at this facility; patients requiring surgery are transferred out via the 24/7 transport team
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:4
• 12-hour variable shifts, 36 hours per week (48-hour contracts also considered)
• No set weekend rotation, though travelers may be scheduled predominantly on weekends
• Low census on-call may be required
• Expected to cover 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Pre-approved time off requests are subject to management approval
• Charting system: Epic (notify recruiter if you lack Epic experience)
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Floating may be required to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, or Adult Constant Observation (overflow)

Requirements

• Active RN license — SD or compact license required
• Minimum 1.5 years of NICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP; STABLE certification preferred
• Completion of a board-of-nursing-approved nursing education program
• Proficiency in vent management, IV starts, chest tubes, and IV medication titration
• Neonatal resuscitation experience preferred (charge nurse will attend deliveries)
• 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

Additional Information

• A manager interview is required for this position
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:10 ratio), a charge nurse (1:25) who attends deliveries, respiratory therapy, lactation consultants, and 24/7 neonatologist and neonatal nurse practitioner coverage (3 neonatologists and 10 NNPs on staff)
• Phlebotomy is performed by the RN; no IV/VAT team on site
• Orientation consists of a general traveler orientation plus one day and one night shift on the unit
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free parking is available on site
• First-time travelers are considered only with 2 or more years of NICU experience
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning to the facility as a traveler