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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 6, 2026
• Length: 14 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 a 48-hour weekly commitment.

Details

• 39-bed mixed ICU unit (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU)
• 12-hour day shifts, 48 hours per week
• Complex ICU patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases with a heavy trauma focus
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, and multiple system trauma
• Cardiac experience preferred, including 24-48 hour post-op CABG/TAVR care
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or occasionally 1:3 depending on acuity
• Epic EMR required; Alaris pumps in use (transitioning to Baxter pumps by October)
• Omnicell medication system utilized
• Floating uncommon but may occur to adult units including Medsurg/Tele at 1:4 ratio if overstaffed
• ICU RNs may float to ED; PCU RNs may float to ICU
• Every-other-weekend rotation (not guaranteed)
• No on-call requirements
• Support includes CNAs, dedicated mobility float aide, charge RNs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-site intensivists and APPs

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current 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 preferred (1.5 years considered with significant outside RN experience, pending management approval)
• Prior travel assignment 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 in a fast-paced team environment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be comfortable committing to a non-negotiable 48-hour work week

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill ICU patients across multiple specialties
• Hospital orientation includes one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in the ICU
• No RTO permitted during holidays
• No RTO permitted during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August annually)
• Up to 7 days of time off approved, contingent on extending the contract to a full 13 weeks
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning in a travel role
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility; local candidates not accepted