Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 135,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 15-week travel assignment at Magnet Hospital in Rapid City, SD. The role offers 4x12 hour days, 48 hours per week, and no on-call requirements.

You will care for a 39-bed mixed ICU with varied cardiac, trauma, and medical cases using Epic EMR. Requirements include an active SD/Compact RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and Epic EMR experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand.
• Critical care nursing skills and fast-paced team awareness.
• Epic EMR experience is required.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing to a complex ICU patient population.
• Maintain RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3.
• Work in a 39-bed mixed ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) and manage diverse cases.
• Utilize Epic charting, Alaris/Baxter pumps, and Omnicell for care delivery.
• May precept nursing students and participate in shift orientation.

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Assignment Overview

Rapid City, South Dakota

Magnet Hospital

Posted 5 days ago

Shift: Days, 4x12hrs

Hours: 48 hrs/wk

Start Date: Sep 28, 2026

Length: 15 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with at least one prior travel assignment and 2+ years of ICU experience for a 39‑bed mixed ICU treating complex medical, surgical, cardiac, and trauma patients.

Details

• Work in a 39-bed mixed ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) divided into pods
• Treat complex ICU patients including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases with diagnoses such as ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, and multi‑system trauma
• RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 depending on acuity
• Weekend rotation targeted at every other weekend, though not guaranteed
• No on‑call requirements
• Floating uncommon but possible to any adult floor, including Medsurg/Tele at a 1:4 ratio, if overstaffed
• Would not float to the CVICU side unless experienced in that specialty
• Uses Epic charting system, Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter pumps in October), and Omnicell

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC required (must be willing to obtain TNCC prior to arrival if not already certified)
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel experience, preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics
• Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work well in a fast‑paced team setting
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Cardiac experience (CABG/TAVR 24‑48 hrs post‑op) preferred but not required
• Comfortable working a 48‑hour per week contract

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a complex ICU patient population in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Unit supported by 1‑2 CNAs plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on‑site intensivists and APPs
• Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy; ICU RNs place all midlines
• Orientation includes hospital orientation, department orientation with iLearns, and floor shifts, with an additional independent shift for 48‑hour contract travelers
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility within the health system to qualify for the travel position
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No RTO permitted during holidays or during the first three weeks of August (Sturgis Bike Rally)
• Time off requests of up to 7 days may be approved but must not shorten the required 13‑week contract length
• This facility has a strong reputation for renewing travelers
• First‑time travelers will not be considered; at least one prior travel assignment is required

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,977/wk

Assignment Total (15 Weeks)

$44,656

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$154,806

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,731/wk

Regular Hours

$31.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,240

OT Hours

$61.38 x 8 hours/wk = $491

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,977/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,679 - $2,977. The $2,977 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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