Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,004 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $3,004 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/26/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel experience is preferred. License: Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHHS, TNCC Must-Have: - Epic experience - Experience with complex ICU patients - Experience with IV medications, hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, telemetry - Strong critical thinking and assessment skills Description: This position involves providing care to complex ICU patients. Patient types may include surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases. Diagnoses may include ARDS, myocardial infarction, stroke, COVID, post-surgical conditions, and multiple system trauma. Cardiac experience is preferred but not required. The facility will not take fresh open hearts unless the staff is experienced and the facility feels comfortable with this. Patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2, with 1:3 being rare and acuity dependent. Required skills include the ability to work well in a team setting and cope in a fast-paced environment. The unit has a support system that includes nurse aides, charge nurses, and resource nurses. Physicians include intensivists and advanced practice providers available during shifts. Charting is conducted using an electronic system. The ICU setting may require floating to different units as necessary. Additional requirements include the ability to describe a situation where the traveler exceeded a leader’s expectations. The scheduling will include weekend rotation every other week, though it is not guaranteed. There are no restrictions on time off during specified holidays. Approval of time off may be required to accommodate the full contract duration. Scrub color is navy. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29103536EXPTEMP

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