Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,344 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 : ASAP Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a mixed ICU position requiring advanced certifications and prior travel experience. Responsibilities Position is in a mixed ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) in a hospital setting Patient population includes medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases, including ARDS, MI, CVA / TIA, COVID, post-cardiac cath, post-surgical, and multiple system trauma RN to patient ratios are 1 : 1, 1 : 2, and rarely 1 : 3 depending on acuity Epic charting experience is required for ICU and ED Shift schedule is 12-hour nights with every other weekend rotation Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult floors, including MedSurg / Tele with a 1 : 4 ratio Orientation consists of one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in unit Responsibilities include managing complex, high-acuity ICU patients across a wide spectrum of critical diagnoses Team includes 1-2 nurse aides per unit, mobility float aide, two charge nurses overseeing all ICUs, 24 / 7 respiratory therapy, dedicated intensivists, and advanced practice providers ICU RNs may float to ED; PCU RNs may float to ICU based on qualifications Hospital orientation and unit-specific onboarding are provided Navy scrubs are required No call required No time off is permitted during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August annually) A maximum of 7 days off may be approved if the contract is extended to fulfill a full 13 weeks First-time travelers will not be considered Former permanent staff must wait at least one year before returning as travelers Free parking is available on site Requirements Active RN license with South Dakota Board of Nursing or compact eligibility Current certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (must be obtained before start if not current) Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (excluding travel experience) preferred; consideration for 1.5 years with significant RN experience outside ICU Cardiac ICU experience, especially with CABG / TAVR post-op patients, is preferred but not required Prior completion of at least one travel assignment is required Must have experience with Epic EMR Experience with advanced ICU equipment such as Vasopressors, sedation, paralytics, hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, telemetry, and preferably Impella, IABP, and CRRT Must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility 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-605098. 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 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.