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To be considered for this Level III NICU RN travel position in Rapid City, SD , candidates need: Experience and
At least 1.5 years of experience. The posting does not explicitly state whether all experience must be in NICU. First-time travelers need 2+ years of experience.
Completion of a board-approved nursing program and RN authorization to practice in South Dakota . Epic experience expected ; candidates without it require approval through the recruiting team.
BLS, NRP, and PALS required. STABLE preferred. Required clinical
Neonatal ventilator management, IV starts, chest tube care, and IV medication titration. Ability to care for neonates of all gestational ages in a Level III NICU , including patients receiving high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, and total body cooling. Neonatal resuscitation experience preferred.
The charge nurse attends deliveries. Schedule and flexibility: 12-hour variable shifts. The unit will consider 36- or 48-hour contracts ; this posting lists 48 guaranteed hours .
Must be flexible with weekends; travelers may work mostly weekends . Must work 2 of 4 major holidays . Call applies only when placed on call for low census .
Must float as needed to PICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, and adult constant observation assignments . Requested time off must be preapproved by management. Travel eligibility and approval: Must live more than 100 miles from the facility .
Former permanent employees must wait 1 full year before returning as travelers. Manager interview and final approval required. The unit has 28 beds , with RN ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 .
Confirm the contracted weekly hours before submission.