Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Company: American Traveler
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/16/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 48 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, flexible - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs - Hours: 48 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Pediatric ICU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 1.5 years of PICU experience and proficiency with Epic in a dual PICU/General Pediatrics setting. Details - 15-bed Pediatric Unit with a 5-bed PICU, operating as a combined General Pediatrics and PICU environment - General Pediatrics patient population includes patients ages 0–18 and adult overflow, with diagnoses ranging from respiratory illness, diabetes, septicemia, cellulitis, hyperbilirubinemia, neglect/abuse, mental health, trauma, neurology, and general surgeries (ENT, GI, urological, orthopedic, neurosurgical) - PICU patient population includes patients ages 0–18 requiring critical or intensive care, including acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency, circulatory failure, infectious diseases, endocrine and metabolic disorders, neurologic diseases, toxic ingestions/exposures, trauma, hematologic and oncologic disease - Patient ratios: General Pediatrics 1:5; PICU 1:1–2 - Charting via Epic; Omnicell medication dispensing system - 12-hour variable shifts, 48 hours per week - Every other weekend rotation required - All holidays require coverage - May be placed on low census/on-call - Floating may be required to the NICU (30-bed feeder/grower unit, 1:3 ratios) and General Pediatrics (up to 1:5 ratios) Requirements - Active RN license — South Dakota or Compact state license required - Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS - Minimum 1.5 years of PICU RN experience required - Proficient physical assessment skills across patients ages 0 to adult - Ability to titrate drips and care for mechanically ventilated patients - Proficiency with Epic charting system - Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible - Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration - DOB and SSN required for consideration Additional Information - Responsibilities include physical assessment, vital sign evaluation, medication administration, patient and family education, and PICU-level critical care - Unit support includes CNAs (1:5), a free-floating charge nurse covering both units, a Nurse Clinician/Nurse Educator, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist with Pediatric APP support, Pediatric Pharmacy, and Pediatric Social Work and Case Management - RNs are responsible for drawing their own labs and starting their own IVs; ultrasound is available for difficult IV access - Orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation (online and in-person) and 2 days of unit orientation with a preceptor - Time off requests must be pre-approved - Scrub color: Navy - Free parking available in an on-site parking garage - First-time travelers will be considered only with more than 2 years of PICU experience - Traveler-friendly culture described as welcoming and growth-oriented American Traveler Job ID P-675382. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric 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.

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