Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,292 per week

Start Date: 12/07/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Hours: 36 per week | Shift: 12 hours, rotating | Employment Type: Travel

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Rapid City, South Dakota. The position is an immediate opening for a travel nurse with 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience. As a PICU RN you will provide critical care to pediatric patients, collaborate with physicians, specialists, and families, and manage a variety of equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
• Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life‑saving situations.
• Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Easily lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment at times.
• Face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• BLS certification
• NIH certification
• PALS certification
• 1‑2 years’ recent acute care experience (approximately 1.5 years)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

12‑hour rotating shifts, 36 hours per week.