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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a mixed MICU/SICU/CICU/TICU unit requiring prior travel experience and TNCC certification.

Details

• 39-bed mixed ICU unit covering MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU
• Complex 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 hrs post op
• RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts on a 48-hour/week schedule
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, not guaranteed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating uncommon unless overstaffed, could float to adult Medsurg/Tele units at 1:4 ratio
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, resource nurses, 24/7 RT, and onsite intensivists
• Uses Epic charting system, Alaris (transitioning to Baxter pumps), and Omnicell

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• Willingness to obtain TNCC prior to arrival if not already certified
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel assignments preferred
• Minimum one prior travel assignment required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced team setting required
• Comfortable working a 48-hour/week contract

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to complex, critical ICU patients across multiple specialties
• Facility orientation includes one 12-hour shift and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available onsite
• No RTO permitted during holidays
• No RTO permitted during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August annually)
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved but must be extended to accommodate a full 13-week contract
• Travelers must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a travel employee
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position