Travel ICU RN - $2,190 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RNStart Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: TravelICU Registered Nurse (RN)General Information The unit consists of 39 beds across a mixed ICU, including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU pods. Floating to the CVICU is restricted to experienced staff only. Experience Requirements Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, excluding travel assignments, is preferred. Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience, excluding travel, and significant nursing experience outside of ICU may be considered with management approval. First-time travelers are not accepted; candidates must have completed at least one prior travel assignment. Travelers must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility within the region. Patient Types Candidates will work with complex ICU patients, including surgical, medical, cardiac (preferred), neuro, and trauma patients. Expected diagnoses include, but are not limited to, ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post-cardiac catheterization, post-surgical cases, and multiple system trauma. Preferred Qualifications Cardiac experience is preferred, especially 24 to 48 hours post-op for CABG/TAVR.Fresh open heart cases will only be assigned to experienced staff as determined by facility comfort. Patient Ratios The RN-to-patient ratio is typically 1:1, 1:2, or occasionally 1:3, depending on acuity. Required CertificationsBLSACLSNIHSSTNCC (required; travelers must obtain this certification prior to arrival)Required Education Candidates must have completed a nursing education program approved by the board of nursing and be a registered nurse (RN) as recognized by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Core Skills Required Experience with Epic electronic health record system. Comfortable working 48 hours per week; alternative schedules may require management approval. Familiarity with IV medications, including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics. Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry. Strong critical thinking and assessment skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-focused and fast-paced environment. Preferred Technical Skills Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred. Unit Support Structure Each unit typically has 1-2 nurse aides along with a mobility float aide. Roles of charge nurses and resource nurses are available, depending on staffing needs.24/7 respiratory therapy support is available. Three intensivists on days and two on nights, with advanced practice providers on nights. Charting System Epic is required for documentation within the ICU.Orientation Process One 8-hour hospital orientation and iLearns. One 4-hour period for completing required iLearns. Two 12-hour shifts for floor orientation. One additional 12-hour independent shift required for 48-hour travelers. Scheduling Details Weekend rotation attempts to achieve every other weekend but is not guaranteed. No time off during holidays or during special events, such as the Sturgis Bike Rally occurring in the first three weeks of August. Other Information Expectations may include precepting nursing students. Team members wear navy scrubs. Free parking is provided for staff. Thrive Staffing Job ID #19158126. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.