GI Endoscopy & PACU RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a GI/Endoscopy & PACU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring 3+ years of endoscopy or ambulatory surgery pre/post experience at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Endoscopy unit within a Magnet-designated, 417-bed Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Unit has 15 pre/post bays with an average of 25–30 patients per day
• Primarily outpatient adult population
• Procedures include upper and lower endoscopy, EGD, colonoscopy, and advanced procedures such as EUS, EBUS, and ERCP
• Phase II recovery only — no Phase I recovery responsibilities
• Pre-op patient ratio is 1:2; post-op ratio is 1:2–3
• EMR is Epic; IV pump is Alaris; medication dispensing via Omnicell
• 12-hour variable shifts, with 10-hour shifts also considered; shift times run 0530–1800
• Schedule is built on a 4-week cycle
• Weekends are call-only; one weeknight call shift per week (end of shift until 0530) and one weekend of call per month (Saturday 0630 – Monday 0530)
• 20-minute on-call response time required
• One holiday call shift expected during the contract
• Floating is not required unless the candidate is comfortable working intraprocedurally

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota or Compact state license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of endoscopy pre/post or ambulatory surgery pre/post experience required
• Strong IV skills required
• Proficiency in Phase II recovery, discharge instruction, enema administration, H&P review, and the consenting process
• Comfort with general endoscopy pre/post nursing care is essential
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Intraprocedural endoscopy experience is preferred but not required
• Department support includes a Charge RN (who may take patients), 4 pre/post RNs, management, and an anesthesia team that provides sedation
• Orientation consists of a new employee orientation (NEO) followed by the remainder of the week in the department
• RTO requests must be submitted through and approved by the manager
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• This is a traveler-friendly facility with a strong history of renewals