ICU RN
Aberdeen, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med Surg/Critical Care Unit position requiring SD or compact RN license and at least 2 years of CCU experience.

Details

• Work in the Med Surg/Critical Care Unit of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Provides care for critically ill adolescent through geriatric medical/surgical patients
• CCU has 8 private rooms with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio for critical care patients
• Med/Surg overflow patients in CCU are staffed at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• CCU is staffed with a minimum of 2 RNs whenever a patient is present
• May float to Med/Surg when CCU census is low
• Uses EPIC EMR charting system
• Uses PLUM IV smart pumps, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, IABP, and overhead patient lift system
• Shifts are 12 hours, either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, with rotation of days/nights or straight nights available
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) required along with holiday rotation
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active SD RN license or multistate compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CCU experience preferred
• Prior Med/Surg or ED experience a plus
• CCRN and/or TNCC certification a plus
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess and respond to changing patient conditions
• Ability to interpret and respond to hemodynamic monitoring results
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with physicians, staff, and patients/families
• Must be self-directed and comfortable utilizing technology to enhance patient care

Additional Information

• Provide individualized nursing care to critically ill patients, anticipating and responding to complications and emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members, delegating and supervising unlicensed personnel as needed
• May be asked to supervise students assigned to the CCU as part of their training
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation depending on prior experience
• Navy blue scrubs required
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility may be considered local
• Previous employment with the health system must have ended at least 6 months prior to consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply