Home Health and Hospice RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a dual-role Home Health and Hospice position in the Rapid City, SD area, requiring a valid SD or Compact RN license and at least 1.5 years of home health experience.

Details

• Dual-role position serving both Home Health and Hospice patients in a field-based setting
• Three primary service areas covered: Rapid City (up to 80 miles outside the city), Custer/Hill City, and Hot Springs — specific area assignment will be discussed during the interview
• Typical caseload is 5–6 routine patients per day plus approximately 2 admissions per day, with each RN managing a shared panel of 20–25 patients alongside an LPN, seeing each patient approximately once per week
• Each RN is paired with an LPN, with designated Case Managers per region and a Clinical Resource Nurse available for support
• CNA support is provided directly to patients in the home; nurse is responsible for lab draws, IV therapy, and vascular access in the home setting
• Charting is performed in Epic Remote
• Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend for day shifts
• One 12-hour on-call shift per week required (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
• Holiday coverage is expected and will be discussed during the interview
• No floating required
• Free parking available

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact state license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license required; must be able to drive at night
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
• Home health and/or hospice experience required
• Proficiency with OASIS documentation required
• Clinical skills required include: wound care, wound VACs, PICC line dressing changes, port access, IV infusions, catheter insertion, drain management, and infection control practices
• Familiarity with hospice philosophy required
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have relevant home health and/or hospice experience
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning to this facility as a traveler
• Orientation is conducted in the field; the office is located in the basement of the hospice house
• Training and support are available for the dual home health/hospice role
• Scrub color is flexible — any color scrubs or business casual attire is acceptable