Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Level 1 or 2 trauma experience and a valid SD or compact license for a high-acuity surgical department.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Surgical Services department with 10 operating rooms running Monday through Friday, 0700-1500
• Covers a variety of surgical specialties including urology, neuro, ortho, robotic, general, podiatry, ENT, gynecology, and trauma cases
• Patient ratios are 1:1 in the OR, 1:2 in Pre-Op, and 1:1 or 1:2 in PACU Phase I depending on acuity, and 1:2-3 in PACU Phase II
• Uses EPIC for charting, with Omnicell and Alaris equipment
• 8-hour variable shifts, 40 hours per week with weekend rotation
• Call is typically one overnight per week (7p-7a) and every third weekend from Friday 1500 to Monday 0700, with a 15-minute response time
• Floating may occur to Endo, PreOp, PACU, or floor as needed, limited to supporting roles outside peri-op services
• Daily duties include intraoperative and perioperative care in a tertiary care environment
• Strong team support including RNs, first assists, surgical techs, CRNAs, nurse clinicians, service line leads, and anesthesia staff
• One week of orientation provided
• Scrubs are provided
• Two out of four major holidays are required within the coverage period
• Free parking is available on site
• Sleep rooms and comfortable break rooms are provided during on-call shifts

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience in a level 1 or 2 trauma setting
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Experience with trauma, ortho-trauma, neuro, general, and robotic surgery including Da Vinci XI, SP, and DV5 platforms
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR preferred
• Must live over 100 miles from the facility
• Permanent staff must wait at least one year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted without manager 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