PICU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,826/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.88
- Weekly
- $2,826
- Yearly (full-time)
- $146,952
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.88/hour — 57% 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, 48 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
- 228 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota from 5 agencies, 115 of them in Rapid City.
- Pay in these listings: $27.46 – $132/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 122 jobs).
Job description
This registered nurse position in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) offers a unique opportunity to work within a 15-bed pediatric unit that combines both general pediatrics and critical care. The assignment involves caring for patients from birth to 18 years old who require complex and intensive medical attention, including those on ventilators and titratable drips. You will perform physical assessments, evaluate vital signs, administer medications, and educate families, all while navigating EPIC charting and ICU equipment such as Drager vents. The role integrates support from CNAs, the support team, and in-house intensivists, providing a comprehensive environment to advance your critical care skills in pediatric settings.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Shift: 48 hours per week, with every other weekend rotation
Duration: 13 weeks
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