ICU Travel Registered Nurse

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:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a mixed critical care unit with night shifts and TNCC certification required.

• Work in a 39-bed mixed adult ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases
• Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, stroke, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple trauma
• Patient ratios are acuity dependent: typically 1:1 or 1:2, rare 1:3
• 12-hour night shifts with weekend rotation as scheduled
• Epic is the required charting system
• Use of Alaris and Omnicell equipment
• May float to other adult units (such as Med Surg/Tele) if overstaffed; ICU RNs may float to ED
• Responsibilities include managing high-acuity ICU patients with a heavy trauma and cardiac focus
• Unit support includes CNAs, charge and resource nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 RT support, and intensivist coverage
• Hospital orientation and ICU orientation includes one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift
• No on-call requirements
• No RTO allowed during holiday periods or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August annually)
• Navy scrubs are required for this unit
• Free parking is available

• Active SD or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications (TNCC must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience (excluding travel); 1.5 years with strong additional RN experience may be considered
• At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic documentation experience required
• Experience with ICU patient care including IV medications, vasopressors, sedation, hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, telemetry, and proning
• Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Permanent staff must have a one-year gap before returning as travelers

• 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-657131. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.