Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Custer, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Med/Surg unit requiring 1+ year of relevant experience and a South Dakota or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg unit with 12 beds
• Intermediate level patients including outpatient infusions
• Patient population includes stroke, MI, and trauma diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:4-6
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Team nursing approach with RT and Imaging support
• CNA support ratio of 6-12 patients per 1-2 techs
• Charge nurse available 24/7 covering Med/Surg, ED, and outpatient areas
• Phlebotomy available on campus during business hours, on-call after hours
• RT in house Monday-Friday 7am-3pm with no call
• EPIC and Space Lab charting systems required
• Floating required within scope of practice and below
• Rotating weekend schedule via self-scheduling, no set weekends
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
• Minimum 1 year of experience (ED and Med/Surg experience may be combined)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• CPI certification preferred
• Prior Medical Surgical inpatient care experience required
• Experience with a team nursing approach preferred
• EPIC charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide inpatient care for Medical Surgical patients with a wide range of diagnoses including stroke, MI, and trauma
• First day orientation includes time with manager and Epic/Ilearn training, followed by one shift with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage assigned as needed
• Time off requests must be approved prior to contract start
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on interview and fit
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, no local candidates accepted