Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,819 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,819 per week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 48 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience excluding travel experience; 1.5 years of ICU experience may be considered with significant RN experience outside of ICU. License: Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC (required) Must-Have: Epic experience Comfortable working a 48 hour/week contract Experience with complex ICU patients and critical care skills Description: This position requires working in a mixed unit with various specialties. Patients will include surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases. Diagnoses may include ARDS, myocardial infarction, stroke, COVID-19, post-cardiac catheterization, post-surgical, and trauma. Cardiac experience is preferred, especially with post-operative cases. Fresh open heart cases are not accepted unless the nurse is experienced and the facility is comfortable with it. Patient ratios will vary based on acuity, typically ranging from 1:1 to 1:3. All travelers must have prior travel experience. Travelers must live a minimum distance away from the facility. Required skills include experience with IV medications, hemodynamic lines, ventilator management, and strong critical thinking abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively collaborate within a team is essential. Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred. Travelers may be expected to describe previous experiences where they exceeded expectations. Support on the unit includes nurse aides, charge nurses, resource nurses, and a respiratory therapy team available 24/7. Charting is done through Epic. Orientation will include learning about the facility and unit operations. Weekend rotations are aimed for every other weekend, although this is not guaranteed. There will be no requests for time off during holidays or specific local events. Other responsibilities may include precepting students. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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