Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with at least 2 years of Level 1 or 2 trauma experience and a valid SD or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Surgical Services (OR) department with 12 operating rooms, 20 Pre-Op bays, and 14 PACU bays
• Surgery specialties include Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Robotics, General, Podiatry, and ENT procedures
• Patient care includes both pre- and post-operative recovery, with some ICU-level care in PACU
• Staff-to-patient ratios: OR 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1 or 1:2, PACU Phase II 1:2-3 depending on acuity
• Uses Epic EMR system; Epic experience preferred but not required
• Shifts are 10-hour variable with weekend rotation and on-call responsibilities; typically one overnight call per week and every third weekend
• Floats to Pre-Op, PACU, or other areas as needed, working as assisting staff if floated outside perioperative services
• Main duties include circulating and scrubbing on a variety of surgical procedures
• Role may involve providing ICU-level care in PACU and supporting Pre-Op patients
• Team includes nurses, first assists, surgical techs, nurse clinicians, anesthesia, and other specialized staff
• One week of facility and unit orientation provided
• Expect to work two out of four major holidays during the assignment
• 15-minute response time required while on call; sleep room and lounge amenities available
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking is available
• Very traveler-friendly environment with high renewal rates

Requirements

• Active RN license from South Dakota or compact state required
• Minimum of 2 years recent OR experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma setting
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Experience with ortho-trauma, neuro (craniotomy/spinal), general, and robotic (DaVinci XI) surgeries required
• Experience with EPIC EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris preferred
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are considered only with prior approval

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts