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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric ICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 1.5 years of PICU experience and the ability to work across both General Pediatrics and PICU settings.

Details

• 15-bed General Pediatrics unit and 5-bed PICU within a hospital setting
• General Pediatrics patients ages 0–18 and adult overflow (stable medical cases such as post-appendectomy, cellulitis, etc.) with diagnoses ranging from respiratory illness and diabetes to trauma, neurology, and general surgery
• PICU patients ages 0–18 requiring critical or intensive care for conditions including respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious disease, metabolic disorders, neurologic disease, trauma, and hematologic/oncologic disease
• Patient ratios: General Pediatrics 1:5; PICU 1:1–2
• Float requirement to NICU (feeder/growers, 1:3 ratio) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5)
• Epic EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing system in use
• 12-hour variable shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Low census/on-call may be required
• All holidays are expected to be covered
• Pre-approved time off requests only

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients
• Physical assessment skills across patient ages 0 to adult
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care responsibilities span both General Pediatrics and PICU, requiring comfort and competency in both settings
• RNs are responsible for drawing their own labs and starting their own IVs; ultrasound is available for difficult IV access
• 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
• 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 more than 2 years of PICU experience
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available in an on-site parking garage
• Traveler-friendly culture with a welcoming, supportive environment