Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position in a Level 2 trauma center with a minimum of 2 years recent ED experience required.

Responsibilities

• Role is based in the Emergency Department of a hospital with 33 main ED beds, including designated trauma and behavioral health rooms
• Patient population includes neonates through geriatric with a full spectrum of emergency cases, including major trauma, stroke, sepsis, cardiac events, and critical pediatric cases
• The ED is a busy Level 2 trauma center with high trauma volumes, especially in summer months
• Average daily census is 150-180 patients
• RN patient ratios are typically 1:4-5
• Travelers are included in rotation for care of sexual assault cases with evidence collection responsibilities
• Uses EPIC for charting; Omnicell and Alaris equipment
• Variable 12-hour shifts with possible weekend coverage, but no on-call requirements
• Schedule may include floating as a task nurse to Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU
• RNs are responsible for triage, prioritizing care, applying critical thinking, and working with a multidisciplinary team
• Closely supported by 24/7 in-unit charge nurse, physician and NP coverage, ED Techs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy tech, and security
• Orientation includes 8 hours facility onboarding, 4 hours ED education, and at least two 12-hour unit shifts
• Travelers must be comfortable with evidence collection procedures for sexual assault patients, with comprehensive 24/7 support and resources provided
• Navy scrubs are required
• Free parking is available
• Holiday shifts may be required as needed
• No time off will be approved in the first 3 weeks of August annually

Requirements

• Active RN license, SD or compact
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Minimum of 2 years ED experience in a hospital setting, excluding travel experience; 1.5 years considered with 2 years other acute experience and management approval
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS certifications required
• Experience and comfort with all emergency patient populations listed, evidence collection for sexual assault cases, and ESI triage assessments
• Previous experience with EPIC EMR preferred
• Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument facility
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted

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