Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,854 per week in Rapid City, SD
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical
Care Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,854 per
week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/23/2026 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 Nights Hours per Shift: 48
Experience: 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel experience
preferred License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS, ACLS,
NIHSS, TNCC Must-Have: - Preferred cardiac experience (not
required) - Experience with complex ICU patients - Epic experience
- Comfortability working a 48-hour/week contract Description: This
position involves working in a mixed Intensive Care Unit. The unit
has beds designated for medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and
trauma patients. Patient types include complex ICU cases with
various diagnoses such as ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, and multiple
system trauma. RNs will care for patients post-surgical and
post-cardiac catheterization. The nurse-to-patient ratios range
from 1:1 to 1:3, depending on acuity. Required skills include
experience with IV medications, hemodynamic lines, proning,
ventilator management, and telemetry. Excellent critical thinking
and assessment skills are necessary. Nurses should be comfortable
in a fast-paced setting. Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is
strongly preferred. Support on the unit includes certified nursing
assistants and resource nurses. The facility operates with a
charting system that requires Epic proficiency. Routine floating is
uncommon and occurs only if overstaffed. Nurses may float to other
adult floors based on comfort level. Weekend rotation is typical,
with expectations of working every other weekend. There will be no
time off during holidays or the Sturgis Bike Rally. Approval for
time off extends to accommodate a full 13-week contract. 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. Stand out in the
competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with
varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings.
Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through
travel nursing. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas
with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities
contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.
Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different
patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure
enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more
versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Working with
diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication
skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues,
patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements
Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills
Checklist Specialty Exam 29290995EXPTEMP
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