Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,132 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, days Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU position in a Level II Trauma Center, requiring current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications and prior travel assignment experience. Responsibilities Position is in a mixed adult ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) within a Level II Trauma Center Patient population includes complex ICU cases : surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma Diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA / TIA, COVID, s / p cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma Patient ratios are acuity-dependent : RN 1 : 1, 1 : 2, occasionally 1 : 3 12-hour day shifts, 48 hours per week, every other weekend rotation Must be able to work a 48-hour workweek Utilizes Epic for EMR documentation, experience required May float to other adult floors including Medsurg / Tele if overstaffed, with max 1 : 4 ratio Not common to float, but confirmation of comfort with floating may be discussed No on-call responsibilities Responsibilities include delivering critical care to a diverse, high-acuity ICU population Team includes CNAs, charge RNs, mobility aides, phlebotomy, IV / VAT team, resource nurses, 24 / 7 RT, and intensivists Orientation includes hospital orientation plus two ICU shifts (1x12hr, 1x8hr) Scrub color is navy Free parking available No time off approved during holidays or the first 3 weeks of August (Sturgis Bike Rally) Accepted time off is up to 7 days, but contract must be extended to complete 13 weeks No local candidates accepted; 100 mile radius rule applies First-time travelers will not be considered Requirements Active SD or compact RN license Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (excluding travel experience) strongly preferred; at least 1.5 years ICU and significant RN experience outside ICU considered Must have completed at least one travel assignment prior to consideration Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC can be obtained prior to start if not already held) Experience with Epic EMR required Experience with IV medications, vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry required Comfortable providing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity ICU with a heavy trauma population Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred Must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to qualify as a traveler Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as travelers Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-630095. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.