Pediatric RN (General Pediatrics & PICU)
Rapid City, SD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Pediatrics RN Opportunity – Rapid City Hospital, South Dakota

Facility & Unit Overview

• Hospital System: Monument Health
• Facility: Rapid City Hospital
• Unit: Pediatric Unit (15 beds) and PICU (5 beds)
• Patient Population:

  • General Pediatrics: Patients 0-18 years and stable adult overflow (post-op, cellulitis, diabetes, trauma, mental health, etc.)
  • Advanced Care Pediatrics: Critically ill patients 0-18 years requiring intensive care (respiratory failure, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, trauma, oncology, etc.)

Experience & Education Requirements

• PICU experience is required
• Minimum 1.5 years general nursing experience (system requirement)
• First-time travelers accepted only if > 2 years experience
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in South Dakota

Patient Ratios

• General Pediatrics: 1 RN to 5 patients
• Advanced Care Pediatrics (PICU): 1 RN to 1-2 patients

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) not required

Skills & Competencies

• Physical assessment of patients from newborn to adult
• Evaluate symptoms and vital signs
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Patient and family education on plan of care
• Proficient in EPIC electronic charting system
• Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients in PICU

Unit Support & Resources

• CNA support (1 CNA per 5 patients)
• Charge nurse covering both units (floater)
• RNs and Nurse Aids draw their own labs
• RNs start their own IVs; ultrasound available for difficult IVs
• Resource Nurse available (Nurse Clinician/Educator)
• Case Management and Social Work support
• Respiratory Therapy available
• Hospitalist with Pediatric APP support
• Pediatric Pharmacy, Social Work, and Case Management services

Equipment & Charting

• EPIC electronic health record system
• Omnicell medication dispensing system

Floating Opportunities

• May float to NICU (30 beds, feeder/growers) with 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio

Orientation

• 1 day facility orientation (online and in-person)
• 2 days unit orientation with preceptor

Scheduling & Work Expectations

• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• May be placed on low census/on-call status
• Holiday work required
• Time off requires pre-approval

Additional Notes

• Culture: Traveler-friendly, supportive, "Learn and Grow" environment
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking available in parking garage

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric nurses with PICU skills looking to work in a supportive hospital environment with a diverse pediatric patient population.