PICU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,303/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.97
- Weekly
- $2,303
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,756
This job pays about $63.97/hour — 70% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota ($37.53/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota right now
- 211 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota from 5 agencies, 112 of them in Rapid City.
- Pay in these listings: $27.46 – $102/hour, median $63.67/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in South Dakota: $37.53/hour ($78,062/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.26/hour across 119 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment providing specialized care to pediatric patients from infancy through age 18, with occasional stable adult overflow. You will support children requiring advanced critical care for respiratory and circulatory failure, infectious disease, neurologic conditions, trauma, toxic exposures, and other complex diagnoses. The role includes physical assessments, medication administration, family education, EPIC documentation, IV starts, lab collection, and management of mechanically ventilated patients and titratable drips. Required certifications include BLS, PALS, and NIHSS. The assignment includes facility and unit orientation, a traveler-friendly culture, navy scrubs, and free parking.
Weather:
Rapid City typically offers crisp, refreshing weather around this time of year, with cool air, bright skies, and scenic surroundings that make outdoor exploration especially inviting. Dressing in layers will help you stay comfortable throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
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Day Trip: Explore the dramatic landscapes and hiking trails of Badlands National Park.
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Day Trip: Visit Mount Rushmore and enjoy the scenic drives through the Black Hills.
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Day Trip: Spend a day among the wildlife, lakes, and winding roads of Custer State Park.
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Historic Outing: Stroll through the historic town of Deadwood and browse its local shops and attractions.
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Scenic Escape: Drive through Spearfish Canyon for waterfalls, forest views, and photo opportunities.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Rapid City, South Dakota
Shift: Not specified in the provided details
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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