Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,818 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,818 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 15 Weeks Start Date: 4/13/2026 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: 15 Weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred, excluding travel experience License: Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC Must-Have: Epic experience Comfortable working a 48-hour/week contract Experience with complex ICU patients Ability to float if necessary Description: The unit consists of a mixed ICU with surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma patients. Patient diagnoses include ARDS, myocardial infarction, stroke, COVID-19, and multiple system trauma. Cardiac experience is preferred, but not required. Fresh open heart procedures will only be assigned to experienced staff. The patient-to-nurse ratio varies based on acuity, usually 1:1, but can be 1:2 or 1:3. Required skills include proficiency in IV medications, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry. Strong critical thinking and assessment skills are essential. Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT procedures is strongly preferred. Nurse Aides and a Charge Nurse are available for support on the unit. Regular collaboration with Respiratory Therapy and Intensivists is expected. Charting is done using the Epic system. Floating to other adult floors may occur but is uncommon. Weekend rotations are every other week, but not guaranteed. No on-call duties will be required. Approval of time off is required, and no requests will be accepted during peak periods. The scrub color required is navy. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. 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. 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. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29507329EXPTEMP

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