Emergency Department RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a busy Level 2 trauma Emergency Department requiring TNCC, PALS, and prior ED experience.

Details

• Level 2 trauma center Emergency Department seeing 150-180 patients daily
• 33-bed main ED including 8 trauma/resuscitation beds and a 4-room behavioral health pod
• Vertical care area used for lower acuity patients or as overflow pods
• Patient population ranges from neonates to geriatric, including sepsis, DKA, respiratory illness, GI bleeds, and trauma cases
• Heavy trauma volume including stab wounds, GSWs, MVCs, drownings, and falls, especially in summer months
• Complete stroke center accepting stroke patients up to 24 hours post symptom onset
• Certified Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children
• Cardiac patient care supported by an on-site cardiac catheter lab
• RN patient ratio of 1:4-5, LPN ratio of 1:4-5, ED Tech ratio of 1:10
• 12-hour variable shifts including 0630-1900, 1000-2230, 1200-0030, 1400-0200, and 1830-0700
• 36 hours per week with potential for every weekend depending on staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• May float to inpatient Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU areas as a task nurse only, within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC charting system, Omnicell, and Baxter IV pumps

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS certifications required; CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program approved by a board of nursing
• Must be comfortable performing sexual assault evidence collection duties in rotation with permanent staff, including buccal swabs, fingernail scraping, clothing collection, and victim interviews (pelvic exams not required)
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Strong triage and ESI assessment skills required
• Critical thinking and prioritization skills required for high-acuity patient care

Additional Information

• Support staff includes ED Techs, Lead Tech, 24/7 charge nurse coverage, 24/7 phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, 24/7 physician and NP coverage, radiology/CT, pharmacy tech, and security
• May be asked to precept nursing students
• Facility orientation includes 8 hours of NEO plus 4 hours of ED-specific education and a minimum of two 12-hour shifts on the unit (three shifts for 48-hour contracts)
• Holiday coverage required only if needed
• Time off requests require manager approval, with no requests considered during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler