Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,803/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in South Dakota is $2,803 per week. This is 18% higher than the US average of $2,307.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 466 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$2,803/week

South Dakota

18% higher than the US average.

$2,307/week

United States

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?

Only Rapid City, South Dakota reports pay data for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $2,837 per week. Rapid City, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,487. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,803 per week — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,837$3,487
How does the pay for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,557 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,363) and North Dakota ($2,328). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,127. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,803 per week — Minnesota pays 9% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,557$4,127
Nebraska$2,363$3,360
North Dakota$2,328$3,308
Iowa$2,325$3,451
Missouri$2,269$3,763
Colorado$2,168$3,600
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,467 per week, followed by Protouch Staffing ($3,400) and ADN Healthcare ($3,375). TotalMed RN has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,764. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,803 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 24% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,467$3,467
Protouch Staffing$3,400$3,400
ADN Healthcare$3,375$3,720
Refined Medical Staffing$3,350$3,350
Seven Healthcare$3,225$3,700
Staffmax Healthcare$3,147$3,147
Tripod Partners USA$3,103$3,103
TotalMed RN$3,031$3,764
Vibra Travels$3,012$3,224
American Traveler$2,993$3,414

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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