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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a SD or compact RN license and demonstrated ED experience in a Level 2 trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy Emergency Department with 33 beds, including 8 trauma/resuscitation beds and specialized behavioral health rooms
• Handles 150-180 patients daily across all age groups, from neonate to geriatric with a heavy trauma and critical care population
• Patient types include trauma, sepsis, DKA, respiratory illness, GI bleeds, stroke, cardiac, and pediatric critical care
• Patient ratio is typically 1:4-5 for RNs
• Provide sexual assault evidence collection as part of a rotating responsibility
• Uses Epic EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
• Variable 12-hour shifts available and may include every weekend depending on staffing needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU as a task nurse within scope of practice
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• Responsibilities include triage using ESI assessments, evidence collection for sexual assault cases, and caring for critical patients
• Team includes techs (ED Tech ratio 1:10), lead tech, 24/7 charge RN, 24/7 physician and hospitalist coverage, RT, and security
• Orientation includes 8 hours facility onboarding, 4 hours ED-specific education, and 2-3 supervised shifts on unit based on contract
• Holiday coverage is expected only as needed
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking provided
• Must be comfortable precepting students if needed
• No requests for time off are allowed during the first 3 weeks of August annually due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as travelers

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience, excluding travel experience, is preferred
• Candidates with 1.5 years of direct ED experience (excluding travel) plus 2 years of other RN experience may be considered with manager approval
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS; CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Experience with all ED patient types, including trauma, cardiac, and pediatric critical care
• Familiarity with Epic EMR is preferred

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