Travel ICU RN - $2,869 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 & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 11/09/2026Duration: 13 weeks48 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelICU Registered Nurse (RN) General Information This position is based within a mixed intensive care unit (ICU) comprising 39 beds, including MICU, SICU, CICU, and TICU. Staff will not float into the CVICU side unless they have experience in that unit/specialty. Experience Requirements A minimum of 2 years of ICU experience is preferred, excluding travel assignments. Candidates with 1.5 years of ICU experience and significant nursing experience outside of ICU may be considered for management approval. First-time travelers will not be accepted; a minimum of one prior travel assignment is required. Candidates must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility. Permanently employed staff must wait one year before returning as travelers. Patient Population Candidates will work with complex ICU patients, including those with surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases. Common diagnoses include: ARDS Myocardial Infarction (MI) Cerebrovascular Accident / Transient Ischemic Attack (CVA/TIA) COVID-19 Post-cardiac catheterization Post-surgical cases Multiple system trauma (heavy trauma population) Cardiac experience is preferred, particularly with CABG/TAVR patients, ideally with 24 to 48 hours of post-operative experience. Fresh open-heart cases will not be assigned to travelers unless they are highly experienced and the facility is comfortable with their skill level. Patient Ratios The typical ratios are as follows, depending on patient acuity: 1:1 1:2 1:3 (rare) Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS TNCC (required) - travelers must be willing to obtain this certification prior to arrival. Required Qualifications Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South Dakota. Experience with Epic electronic medical records. Willingness to work a 48-hour/week contract; if not interested, management approval is required. Experience managing complex patients, including those requiring IV medications (vasopressors, sedation, paralytics) and airway management. Strong critical thinking and assessment skills in a fast-paced team environment. Preferred experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT. Candidates should describe a time when they exceeded a leader's expectations in their application. Unit Support Support on the unit includes: 1-2 Nurse Aides per unit, plus a mobility float aide. Two Clinical Resource Nurses (CRNs) overseeing all ICUs. Phlebotomists available for peripheral draws only. IV/VAT Team - ICU CRNs are responsible for placing all midlines. Resource Nurse - availability dependent on staffing needs. Respiratory Therapy (RT) support available 24/7. Three Intensivists on days, two on nights, along with an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) during night shifts. Orientation and Training Orientation includes: Hospital orientation. One 8-hour department orientation period, including iLearns. One 4-hour period to complete iLearns. Two 12-hour shifts of floor orientation. One additional 12-hour shift (independent) for travelers from 48 GH to meet required hours. Scheduling Information Thrive Staffing Job ID #19319677. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00About Thrive StaffingAt 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.