Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week ICU position working 48-hour weeks, requiring ICU and trauma experience as well as TNCC certification.

• Work in a large, mixed adult ICU with MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU beds
• Care for complex ICU patients including surgical, cardiac, neuro, trauma, and medical cases
• Primary diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, multiple system trauma, COVID, and post-surgical cases
• RN-to-patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:2, with rare 1:3 assignments based on acuity
• Cardiac experience and handling CABG/TAVR patients post-op preferred but not required
• Shift is 12-hour days with a requirement to work 48 hours per week
• Floating is uncommon but may include adult med/surg and telemetry units
• EMR used is Epic; experience is required for ICU and ED staff
• ICU nurses may occasionally float to other adult inpatient areas based on staffing needs
• Team includes CNAs, mobility float aide, charge nurses, 24/7 RT, resource nurses, and intensivists
• Required to wear navy scrubs
• Free parking is available onsite
• Orientation includes hospital onboarding plus a 12-hour and 8-hour ICU training shift
• Every other weekend rotation is required but not guaranteed
• No on-call responsibilities
• No RTO is allowed during holidays or during the first three weeks of August (Sturgis Bike Rally)
• Up to 7 days RTO with extension to complete a 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

• Active RN license in SD or compact state required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications are required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience excluding previous travel positions is strongly preferred
• Minimum of one prior travel assignment is required
• Experience with advanced ICU skills such as ventilator management, hemodynamic lines, vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, proning, and telemetry required
• Epic charting experience required
• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from any facility operated by the hiring health system
• Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

• 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  #P-661220. 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

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.