Travel ICU / CCU RN | $3,400/Week | 48-Hour Contract

48 HOURS PER WEEK | 4x12 SHIFTS | $3,400 GROSS WEEKLY!

Your next critical care nursing opportunity starts in Aberdeen, South Dakota!

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced ICU / Critical Care Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. Earn competitive weekly compensation with a 48-hour schedule while providing advanced critical care in an 8-bed unit.

ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Gross Weekly Pay: $3,400

• Location: Aberdeen, SD

• Contract: 13 Weeks

• Start Date: November 16, 2026

• Schedule: 4x12 Day/Night Rotation | 48 HOURS/WEEK

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

• Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 for critical care patients

• Unit: 8-Bed Critical Care Unit

• Weekends: Every other weekend

• Holidays: Rotating coverage

• On-Call: None

• Floating: May float to Med/Surg or Pediatrics based on census

• Charting: Epic

• Scrubs: Navy blue

WEEKLY COMPENSATION | 48 HOURS

• Gross Weekly Pay: $3,400

• Taxable Weekly Pay: $2,133

• Non-Taxable Weekly Stipends: $1,267

• Scheduled Hours: 48 HOURS PER WEEK

• Overtime: Listed after 48 hours per week, subject to applicable law and assignment terms

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care / CCU nursing experience

• Active South Dakota or Compact RN license

• BLS and ACLS certifications

• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and critically ill patients

• Competency with ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and IABP

• Ability to care for adolescent (16+) through geriatric patients

• Willingness to rotate between day and night shifts

• Availability for every-other-weekend and holiday coverage

Preferred:

• Previous Med/Surg, Pediatric, or Emergency Department experience

• CCRN or TNCC certification

Additional Information:

• Critical care ratios are typically 1:1-2; Med/Surg overflow ratios may be 1:4.

• Candidates residing within 80 miles may qualify for a local pay package.

• Previous employees must have at least a 6-month separation before submission.

• Travelers may float to Med/Surg or Pediatrics when critical care census is low.

WHY CHOOSE PROTOUCH STAFFING?

Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused.

With over 32 years of staffing expertise, Protouch Staffing knows that finding the right assignment is about more than just a paycheck. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1992, we've built our reputation on personalized service, integrity, and putting our travelers first.

Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals to help you find opportunities that truly fit.

Our promise? No pressure, no restrictions. Just great opportunities, honest communication, and a team that's in your corner.

Your career. Your goals. Our commitment.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT ICU ASSIGNMENT?

Bring your critical care nursing expertise to Aberdeen, SD, and earn $3,400 gross per week on a 48-HOUR travel nursing contract!

Apply today and let Protouch Staffing help you find your next great travel nursing opportunity!

PAY DISCLAIMER

Advertised gross weekly compensation is based on 48 scheduled hours and includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on hours worked, residency, overtime calculations, and assignment terms.