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$3,132/wk
Travel RN - ICU
Rapid City, South Dakota
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 3 days ago
Shift
Days, 4x12hrs
Hours
48 hrs/wk
Start Date
Nov 10, 2025
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Work in a 39-bed mixed ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) within a hospital setting
  • Patient population includes surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases
  • RN-to-patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
  • Advanced procedures include CRRT, balloon pump, Impella, and care of immediate post-op open heart patients
  • Employment requires use of Epic EMR in the ICU and ED settings
  • 12-hour day shifts with 48 hours per week required
  • Weekend rotation is every other weekend
  • Floating is uncommon but may occur to adult Medsurg/Tele floors with 1:4 assignments

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or compact state eligibility
  • Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
  • Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience (excluding travel); 1.5 years considered with significant additional RN experience
  • At least one prior travel assignment required; first-time travelers not accepted
  • Proficiency in caring for cardiac ICU patients and experience with CRRT, Impella, IABP, and immediate post-op open heart (CABG/TAVR) patients
  • Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC (or willingness to obtain TNCC prior to start)
  • Experience with Epic required
  • Ability to administer IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics, manage hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry
  • Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
  • Former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities include management of critically ill patients with complex needs and multiple diagnoses
  • Support on the unit includes 1-2 nurse aides per unit, charge nurses, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, resource nurse (staff dependent), 24/7 RT coverage, and intensivists on site
  • Hospital and unit orientation provided (one 12-hour and one 8-hour shift in ICU)
  • Navy scrubs are required
  • No call expectations for this role
  • No RTO permitted during holidays or Sturgis Bike Rally; other time off up to 7 days requires contract extension to fulfill 13 weeks
  • Free parking available
  • Travelers are expected to have comfort and proficiency in high-volume, fast-paced ICU environments

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$3,132/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$40,710
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$162,839
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$2,012/wk
Regular Hours
$37.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,480
OT Hours
$66.44 x 8 hours/wk = $532
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$3,132/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,818 - $3,132. The $3,132 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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