OR Registered Nurse
Aberdeen, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years OR experience and an active SD or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Operating Room
• OR department consists of 4 OR Suites, 1 Procedure Room, 8 PACU Bays, and 18 Patient Center Rooms
• Surgical specialties include general, OB/GYN, urology, orthopedics, podiatry, ENT, cardiovascular, and bariatrics
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 in the OR; 1:1-4 in the Patient Center depending on acuity; 2:1 in PACU
• Charting is performed via Epic; medications are managed through the Pyxis system
• Specialized equipment includes arthroscopic pumps and shavers, cautery machines, laser, fracture table, and C-arm X-ray
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts
• Call rotation required 1-2 days per week, every 2nd-4th weekend, and rotating holidays, shared among 3-4 RNs
• May float within the peri-operative department, including pre-op, PACU, and outpatient services (infusions, dressing changes, etc.)

Requirements

• Active SD RN license or compact RN license required
• BSN required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Two current professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years
• All certifications and licenses must be active at time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include circulating surgery cases, pulling and prepping for cases, working from a preference card system, and setting up, cleaning, and turning over OR rooms
• Strong organizational and note-taking skills are important for this role
• Orientation includes an initial department walkthrough, general hospital orientation, and hands-on training on equipment and supplies, with additional in-depth training provided as needed based on individual experience
• Ceil blue scrubs are required and will be provided by the facility
• All staff must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must disclose this; prior Sanford Health employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date
• Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are eligible to apply