Emergency Department RN
Spearfish, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department position requiring float ability across ED, ICU, and Med Surg with at least 1.5 years of acute care experience.

Details

• 35-bed acute care facility with ED, ICU, and Med Surg units
• ED has 9 treatment spaces (8 beds plus 1 hallway space), ICU has 4 beds, and Med Surg has 15 beds
• Cares for all ages with conditions including sepsis, DKA, ETOH, ARDS, MI, trauma, and stroke
• Patient ratios are 1:3-4 in ED, 1:1-2 in ICU (acuity/age dependent), and 1:5 in Med Surg
• 12-hour variable shifts totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend with no on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Must be comfortable floating between ED, ICU, and Med Surg once trained in all areas
• Charge nurse support available along with phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist/APP coverage
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1.5 years of acute care experience (ED, ICU, or Med Surg experience accepted)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS
• NIHSS and CPI certifications preferred
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• General ED experience along with critical care skills for ICU holds
• Trauma experience, complex wound care, dressing changes, and nursing assessment skills required
• Must be comfortable working across ED, ICU, and Med Surg care areas

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across ED, ICU, and Med Surg based on facility need
• Unit orientation is 2 days for facility and unit training
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided on-site
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility, with no local candidates accepted
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a travel employee, subject to eligibility and reference check
• Up to 7 days of time off can be approved, but the traveler must extend the contract by 1 week for every week missed
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts