ICU RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a high-acuity mixed ICU requiring prior travel experience and TNCC certification.

Details

• 39-bed mixed ICU encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU divided into pods
• Care for complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma populations
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts on a 48-hour per week schedule
• Weekend rotation targeted at every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult Medsurg/Tele floors at a 1:4 ratio when overstaffed
• Uses Epic for charting along with Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps) and Omnicell

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics required
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Cardiac ICU experience preferred, including 24-48 hour post-op CABG/TAVR care

Additional Information

• Support staff includes 1-2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-site intensivists and APPs
• ICU RNs place all midlines; peripheral blood draws are handled by phlebotomy
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August)
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved but must be arranged to accommodate a full 13-week contract
• Must have at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler