Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a complex, mixed-unit ICU requiring prior travel experience and a 48-hour weekly contract commitment.

Details

• 39-bed mixed ICU encompassing MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU divided into pods
• Floating into CVICU pod only for those with relevant experience
• Complex ICU patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and heavy trauma cases
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, and multi-system trauma
• Cardiac experience preferred, including CABG/TAVR patients 24-48 hours post-op
• RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled for 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation targeted for every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to adult units including Medsurg/Tele (1:4 ratio) possible if unit is overstaffed
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell
• 24/7 respiratory therapy support with CNAs, charge nurses, and resource nurses on the unit
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; ICU RNs place all midlines

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or compact) currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be willing to obtain TNCC prior to arrival if not already certified)
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel assignments, strongly preferred
• Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience and significant non-ICU RN experience may be considered pending management approval
• Minimum one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work well in a team-based, fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable with a 48-hour per week contract commitment

Additional Information

• Provide direct critical care to complex ICU patients across medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma populations
• Support provided by 1-2 CNAs per unit plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge nurses overseeing all ICUs, and resource nurses as staffing allows
• Unit supported by 3 intensivists during day shifts and 2 intensivists plus an APP overnight
• Orientation includes hospital and department orientation, iLearns completion, two 12-hour shifts of floor orientation, and an additional independent 12-hour shift for 48-hour contract travelers
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• 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 extended to accommodate a full 13-week contract
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning in a travel role
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts