GI / Endoscopy RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a GI/Endoscopy position requiring Level 1 or 2 trauma experience and a SD or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a hospital Endoscopy department with 4 endoscopy rooms, 20 Pre-Op bays, and 14 PACU bays
• Perform upper and lower endoscopy procedures including advanced EUS, EBUS, and ERCP, plus EGD and colonoscopy cases
• Provide pre and post recovery care (Phase I and Phase II) with some ICU-level care needed
• Patient ratios: ENDO 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity, PACU Phase II 1:2-3
• Anesthesia provides sedation for 100% of cases
• Uses Epic charting system along with ION robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
• 12-hour variable shifts, working 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• On-call required one overnight per week (7p-7a) with a 15-minute response time, plus every 3rd weekend on-call
• May float as needed to PreOp/PACU/Floor as helping hands, but will not float to Main OR as primary RN

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma setting
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Endoscopy experience including advanced procedures such as EUS, EBUS, and ERCP
• Comfort working alongside anesthesia-provided sedation

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity endoscopy and recovery environment supported by a team of 6 RNs/Endo Techs
• 1-week facility and unit orientation provided
• Scrubs provided by the facility
• Free parking available
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays
• Time off requests require manager approval; may volunteer for low census without pay
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel assignment
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted without prior approval