Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Rapid City, SD
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

General Information

We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses to provide high-quality care in a mixed critical care unit environment. Our unit consists of 39 beds, serving a diverse range of complex ICU patients, including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases.

Patient Types

• Complex ICU patients
• Surgical and medical conditions
• Cardiac care (preferred)
• Neuro and trauma cases
• Common diagnoses: ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac catheterization, post-surgical, multiple-system trauma

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience (excluding travel experience preferred)
• If less experience, significant RN experience outside of ICU may be considered with approval
• Must live 100 miles away from any facility
• No first-time travelers accepted; at least one prior travel assignment required

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (rare, based on patient acuity)

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• TNCC (required)

Education and Skills

• Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required in South Dakota
• Epic experience preferred
• Ability to work a 48-hour/week contract
• Experience with IV medications (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics), hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, telemetry
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment

Unit Support

• CNA support: 1-2 Nurse Aides per unit
• Mobility float aide available
• Resource Nurse available based on staffing needs
• Phlebotomy support for peripheral blood draws only
• ICU CRNs place all midlines
• RT support available 24/7
• Physician oversight by Intensivists during the day and APP coverage at night

Orientation

• Hospital orientation: Total of 8 hours
• Unit orientation: 12-hour shifts plus independent shifts for travelers

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation typically every other weekend, not guaranteed
• No requests for time off during holidays
• Time off approval: Up to 7 days, must extend to accommodate a full 13-week contract
• No time off during Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August annually)

Additional Notes

Candidates may be expected to precept students. Scrub color is navy. Free parking is available for staff.