ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Rapid City, South Dakota

Join us on a 13-week ICU travel assignment in Rapid City, South Dakota, where you’ll be immersed in a high-acuity environment caring for complex medical, surgical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment like Impella and CRRT, and to refine your skills across a wide spectrum of critical cases. As part of the team, you’ll experience a shift schedule of 12-hour nights, engaging in meaningful work in a well-supported setting that values experienced ICU nurses. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, charge nurses, RTs, and nurse aides, providing top-tier care in a busy, fast-paced environment that challenges and rewards your expertise.

Weather:

Typically, the weather around this time of year features mild to warm days with plenty of sunshine, balanced by cooler evenings. It’s an ideal climate that invites outdoor adventures and exploration after shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Black Hills National Forest: Explore scenic hiking trails and enjoy breathtaking views just a short drive away.
• Mount Rushmore: Visit this iconic monument and learn about its fascinating history.
• Badlands National Park: Take a day trip to witness striking rock formations and unique geological features.
• Deadwood: Experience this historic town with gold rush roots, offering entertainment, casinos, and local history.
• Spearfish Canyon: Enjoy a peaceful drive and scenic waterfalls in this beautiful canyon area.

Job Specifics:

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Total hours per week: 48
Please note: This position requires prior ICU experience, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications. Experience with epic, ventilator management, hemodynamic lines, proning, IV medications, and critical assessment is essential. Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT is strongly preferred. The role involves working in a mixed ICU unit with a patient ratio primarily of 1:1 to 1:3, and occasionally floating to other adult units. Orientation includes hospital and ICU-specific training, with no on-call or holiday RTO during certain periods. Scrub color is navy, and parking is free.