RN ER/Med Surg
Chamberlain, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a combined ER/Med Surg position at an acute care facility in South Dakota, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and active ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and NRP certifications.

Details

• Combined ER and Med Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 25-bed unit serving both emergency and medical-surgical patient populations
• Floats between the ER and Med Surg departments
• Med Surg nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 3–4:1 depending on census and acuity; ER nurses are expected to function independently
• Charting is performed in Epic; Pyxis is used for medication management
• 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• 3 on-call shifts required per 13-week contract
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a reduced pay rate

Requirements

• Active RN license — SD or Compact state license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• At least 6 months of ER experience within the past year
• At least 6 months of Med Surg experience within the past year
• Required certifications (AHA): BLS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC
• PALS certification required
• Ability to function independently in an ER setting
• Two 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 must be active at time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing nursing care across both the ER and Med Surg units, floating between departments as needed
• Orientation consists of Epic computer training, one day of ER training, and one day of Med Surg training
• Navy scrubs with no logos are required; white underlayers or a white lab coat are permitted
• All staff are required to badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date to be eligible