RN | ICU | Rapid City Hospital
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Rapid City, South Dakota
You'll work in a fast-paced ICU and give high-quality care, whether you're new grad or experienced.
Posted Aug 19 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 36 hours a week Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
- Unit and setting
- Intensive care unit at Rapid City Hospital · Hospital RCH Intensive Care-Nursing
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of NursingSouth Dakota RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- South Dakota RN license Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing Check your license
- Certification
- BLS from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transferAfter hire · Within 60 days of hire Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
- Education
- Completed nursing program approved by a board of nursing Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
- Also asks
- Very heavy physical work, including over 100 pounds of force up to a third of the time
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
- Experience
- 5+ years of RN experience Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Rapid City staff RN rolesRapid City staff RN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $35/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $35/hr, across 252 postings.
- Pay differential
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Extra pay
- Pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Pay reviews
- Starting pay set by your knowledge, skills and experience (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Benefits
- BenefitsSupportive work cultureSupportive work culture
- BenefitsMedical, vision and dental coverageMedical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- BenefitsRetirement plans, HSA and FSARetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- BenefitsInstant pay on qualifying positionsInstant pay is available for qualifying positions
- BenefitsPaid time off accrual bankPaid Time Off Accrual Bank
- BenefitsOpportunities for growth and advancementOpportunities for growth and advancement
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsTuition assistance or reimbursementTuition assistance/reimbursement
- BenefitsExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positionsExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- BenefitsFlexible schedulingFlexible scheduling
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Patient health teaching Health Teaching and Health Promotion - employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
- Details
- Works the hours the department assigns Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Details
- Some departments need BLS sooner than 60 days after hire or transfer The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire.
- Details
- Frequent exposure to contaminated needles and body substances, and possible radiation exposure Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.’s careers page.
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Current Employees
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Intensive Care-Nursing Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Starting Pay Rate Range $35.00 - $43.75 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Whether you are newly graduated or have years of experience as a RN, we are looking for positive, hardworking, and considerate Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast-paced work environment providing high quality care.
As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference.
Every day. Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. You will be an active contributor in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems.
You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing.
Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.
Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling Job Description
Essential Functions
Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions: Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery. Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010)
Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Integrates research findings into practice Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health. Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations. Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to
Support and document nursing activities and patient care. Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures. Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements
Required
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer ; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing Regarding BLS
certification
The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred
- Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
- Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
- Scheduling
Requirements
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical
Requirements
Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Nursing Job Family Acute Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference .
Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
What's around it?
Rapid City, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Household income
- $70,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay