ED RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy Level 2 trauma Emergency Department, requiring a South Dakota or compact RN license and at least 2 years of non-travel ED experience.

Details

• Work in a 33-bed Emergency Department at a hospital, seeing 150-180 patients daily
• Main ED includes 8 Trauma/Resuscitation beds, one Behavioral Health pod (convertible to medical use), and 5 additional pods
• Additional vertical care area used for ESI 3-4 patients or as overflow high-acuity pods
• Level 2 trauma center with heavy trauma volume, especially during summer months (stab wounds, GSWs, MVCs, drownings, falls)
• Certified Stroke Center caring for patients presenting with stroke symptoms up to 24 hours
• Cares for neonatal through geriatric patients including sepsis, DKA, respiratory illness, and GI bleeds requiring emergent blood products
• Cardiac patient population supported by an on-site cardiac catheter lab
• RNs rotate in Sexual Assault evidence collection duties (not including pelvic exams) with support from a 24/7 SA Quality Coordinator and CRNs
• RN patient ratio of 1:4-5, LPN ratio of 1:4-5, and ED Tech ratio of 1:10
• Unit support includes ED Techs, Lead Tech, 24/7 charge nurse coverage, 24/7 phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, 24/7 physician/hospitalist/NP coverage, radiology/CT, pharmacy tech, and security
• No dedicated IV/VAT team on the unit
• Uses Epic EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
• 12-hour variable shifts with start times including 0630-1900, 1000-2230, 1200-0030, 1400-0200, and 1830-0700
• Scheduled for 36 hours per week with potential to work every weekend depending on staffing needs
• Will not work both day and night shifts within the same week
• May float to inpatient Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU as a task nurse only, not for a full assignment
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday coverage only required if needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS
• CPI or MAB/MOAB certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience, excluding travel experience, strongly preferred
• Experience with the full range of ED patient populations listed, including trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric critical care, and sexual assault cases
• Strong triage skills including ESI assessments and ability to distinguish acuity levels
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills for managing multiple patient needs
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across the full ED patient population, including trauma, stroke, cardiac, and pediatric critical care cases
• Perform ESI assessments during triage to determine patient acuity and prioritize care
• Participate in Sexual Assault evidence collection in rotation with permanent staff, supported by a 24/7 SA Quality Coordinator and CRNs
• May be asked to precept nursing students
• Orientation includes 8 hours of facility-level NEO plus 4 hours of ED-specific education and a minimum of two 12-hour shifts on the unit (three shifts for those contracted at 48 hours/week)
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Time off requests require manager approval, and no time off will be granted during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles from any Monument facility to be eligible
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning in a travel role
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts