Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit; ICU​/Critical Care - in Rapid , SD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Thrive Staffing Pay: $1,832 to $2,026 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/23/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!

Job Title:
Registered Nurse - ICU 12 Hour Days

City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota

Shift: 12 Hour Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00

Contract Length: 12.00-3,89

Start Date: 02/23/2026

Job Description:

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a mixed unit setup divided into pods. The role requires handling complex ICU patients, including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases. Must be comfortable working a 48-hour week and have strong critical thinking and assessment skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care for complex ICU patients with conditions such as ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-surgical cases, and trauma.
• Manage hemodynamic lines, ventilator settings, telemetry, and administer IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel. At least one prior travel assignment required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications are mandatory. TNCC must be obtained before arrival.
• Experience with Epic charting system and comfort in high acuity, fast-paced environments.
• Completion of an approved nursing education program and holding an active South Dakota RN license.
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred.

About Thrive Staffing

Thrive Staffing is a dedicated healthcare staffing company specializing in forging purposeful relationships with healthcare organizations and exceptional healthcare providers.

Our services extend across the healthcare sector in all 50 states, from inpatient hospital systems to home health, hospice, outpatient clinics, rehab facilities, and senior living environments. Our expertise offers a wide variety of support to the healthcare organizations we serve and provides opportunities of employment for our dedicated team of healthcare providers.

Our Areas of Healthcare Staffing Expertise:
- Travel Nursing
- Direct/Permanent Placement
- Allied Health Professionals
- PRN/Per Diem Staffing
- Home Health and Case Management
- Interim Leadership
- Preceptors

Our leaders embody our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Their unique blend of industry knowledge and commitment to individual growth shapes our approach and drives our success.

Ben Rascona, co-founder and CEO:
With a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional staffing solutions. Through a visionary approach and a strong focus on quality, Ben ensures that Thrive Staffing exceeds industry standards, connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while positively impacting patient care.

David Gibson, co-founder and CFO:
David is a seasoned senior medical group executive with expertise at the intersection of strategy, patient services, growth, complex operations, revenue enhancement, compliance, and cost management. He brings strong financial and people skills to the table, honed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry.

Enhance your team and improve your patient outcomes with Thrive Staffing. Get started with a FREE client consultation:

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• General ICU RN
• ICU
• NIHSS
• PALS
• RN Pharmacology
• TNCC

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