Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - $2,599 per week in Rapid City, SD
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Location:
Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,599 per week Shift
Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 26 Weeks Start
Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse -
Pediatric Intensive Care Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty:
Pediatrics Duration: 26 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Variable Hours per
Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 1.5 years general nursing experience;
greater than 2 years for first-time travelers License: Registered
Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS Must-Have: PICU
experience required Description: PICU experience is required. The
unit has 15 beds for general pediatrics and 5 beds for pediatric
intensive care. Patient population includes ages 0 to 18 years,
with adult overflow for stable medical cases. The patient diagnosis
may vary from respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia,
cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health,
trauma, neurology, to general surgeries. General surgeries may
include ear/nose/throat, gastrointestinal, urological, orthopedics,
neurosurgery, and trauma. Common disease entities in the Advanced
Care Pediatrics Unit may include acute and chronic respiratory
insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases leading to
major organ system dysfunction, endocrine and metabolic disorders,
neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions/exposures, trauma,
hematologic, and oncologic diseases. Patient ratios are 1:5 for
general pediatrics and 1:1-2 for advanced care pediatrics. Physical
assessment of patients ages 0 to adult is required. Nurses must
evaluate patient symptoms and associated vital signs. Medication
administration as prescribed is essential. Educating patients and
families on the plan of care is also necessary. Proficiency in
using the EPIC charting system is required. The ability to titrate
drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients in PICU is
essential. Support on the unit includes a charge nurse overseeing
both units and a CNA with a 1:5 ratio. Nurses draw their own labs,
start their own IVs, and have access to ultrasound for difficult
IVs. Additional support includes pediatric pharmacy, pediatric
social work, and case management. The charting system in use is
EPIC. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. Holiday expectations
include working holidays. Time off must be pre-approved. The
culture is friendly and welcoming to travelers, with a focus on
learning and growth. Scrub color is navy. Requirements Required for
Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty
Exam
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