Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Rapid City, SD
Agency: Thrive Staffing
Pay: $1,941 to $2,135 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 4/6/2026
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified NICU RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - NICU
City/State: Rapid City, South Dakota
Shift: 12 Hour Variable, 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: 04/06/2026
Job Description:
The registered nurse in this role will work in a Level 3 NICU, caring for neonates of all gestational ages with various diagnoses including low birth weight and neonatal needs related to high frequency ventilation and total body cooling. The nurse will work in a unit with a 28 bed capacity and an average census of 13-16 patients, using EPIC for charting.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting
- Manage ventilators, start IVs, and titrate IV medications
- Attend neonatal resuscitations
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Neonatologists and Nurse Practitioners
- Communicate effectively with families regarding patient care plans
Requirements:
- BLS, NRP certification required; STABLE preferred
- Minimum of 1.5 years of NICU experience
- Completion of a nursing education program approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing
- Experience with Neonatal Resuscitation preferred
- Current RN license registered with the South Dakota Board of Nursing
About Thrive Staffing
Thrive Staffing is a dedicated healthcare staffing company specializing in forging purposeful relationships with healthcare organizations and exceptional healthcare providers.
Our services extend across the healthcare sector in all 50 states, from inpatient hospital systems to home health, hospice, outpatient clinics, rehab facilities, and senior living environments. Our expertise offers a wide variety of support to the healthcare organizations we serve and provides opportunities of employment for our dedicated team of healthcare providers.
Our Areas of Healthcare Staffing Expertise:
- Travel Nursing
- Direct/Permanent Placement
- Allied Health Professionals
- PRN/Per Diem Staffing
- Home Health and Case Management
- Interim Leadership
- Preceptors
Our leaders embody our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Their unique blend of industry knowledge and commitment to individual growth shapes our approach and drives our success.
Ben Rascona, co-founder and CEO: With a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional staffing solutions. Through a visionary approach and a strong focus on quality, Ben ensures that Thrive Staffing exceeds industry standards, connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while positively impacting patient care.
David Gibson, co-founder and CFO: David is a seasoned senior medical group executive with expertise at the intersection of strategy, patient services, growth, complex operations, revenue enhancement, compliance, and cost management. He brings strong financial and people skills to the table, honed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry.
Enhance your team and improve your patient outcomes with Thrive Staffing. Get started with a FREE client consultation: thrivestaffing.com/contact
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- BLS
- Core Mandatory Part I
- Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
- Core Mandatory Part III
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