Travel Nurse RN - PICU - $3,016 per week in Rapid City, SD
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a
qualified PICU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Pay
Information $3,016 per week About The Position Job Title:
Registered Nurse - PICU Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pediatrics
Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: 12 Hour Variable Hours per Shift: 48
Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years of general nursing experience
License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing Certifications:
BLS, PALS, NIHSS Must-Have: Completion of a nursing education
program that is approved by a board of nursing. Ability to perform
physical assessments of patients ages 0 to adult. Experience with
patient education on the plan of care. Proficient use of electronic
health record systems. PICU experience including the ability to
titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients.
Description: This position is for a registered nurse specializing
in pediatrics. The unit consists of a 15-bed pediatric area and a
5-bed PICU. Patient types include pediatric patients aged 0-18 and
stable adult overflow. Common diagnoses encompass respiratory
illnesses, diabetes, septicemia, and trauma. Nurses will provide
care for various service needs ranging from general medical to
advanced care pediatrics. The nurse-to-patient ratio for general
pediatrics is 1:5. For advanced care pediatrics, the ratio is
1:1-2. Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, and nursing
educators. Nurses start their own IVs, draw labs, and have access
to ultrasound for challenging IV placements. Orientation consists
of one day of facility training and two days of unit training with
a preceptor. Weekend rotations are mandatory, occurring every other
weekend. Holiday work may be required, with time-off requests
subject to pre-approval. The workplace culture emphasizes a
supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.
The scrub color is navy. 27834508EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required
for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty
Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and
teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate
different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think
critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Confront
diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set.
Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing
significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Constantly
adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges
you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of
travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional
growth. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the
uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure
and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension
to your career. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such
as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their
income and financial stability.
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