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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 48-hour/week night shift contract requiring at least one prior travel assignment and 2+ years of ICU experience.

Details

• 39-bed mixed ICU covering MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU
• Complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma cases
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, and multiple system trauma
• Cardiac experience preferred, including CABG/TAVR patients 24-48 hrs post op
• RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and occasionally 1:3 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts on a 48 hr/week contract, non-negotiable for this unit
• Every other weekend rotation, not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating uncommon unless overstaffed, may float to any adult floor including Medsurg/Tele at 1:4 ratio
• Charting systems include Epic, Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps), and Omnicell
• Unit supported by 1-2 CNAs plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 RT, and onsite intensivists/APPs
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; ICU RNs place all midlines

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• 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 medications (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics), hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT strongly preferred
• Must be willing and comfortable working a 48 hr/week contract

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex ICU patients across medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma populations
• Hospital orientation includes one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the first three weeks of August (Sturgis Bike Rally)
• Time off requests up to 7 days considered, but contract length must extend to accommodate a full 13-week assignment
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must live at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible as a traveler
• Minimum one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler