Perioperative RN – OR, Pre-Op & PACU
Rapid City, SD
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Rotating

Surgical Services Opportunity – Rapid City, South Dakota

Location

• City: Rapid City, South Dakota

Specialty

• Surgical Services

Facility Overview

• 12 Operating Rooms (ORs), with 9 running Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, tapering throughout the day
• 20 Pre-Op bays
• 14 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) bays

Patient Types

• Surgical specialties including Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Podiatry, ENT
• Pre-Op and Post-Op Recovery (Phase I and II), including some ICU-level care in PACU

Patient Ratios

• OR: 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Pre-Op: 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• PACU Phase I: 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity
• PACU Phase II: 1:2 to 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience with Level 1 or 2 trauma
• Surgical experience in a tertiary care center preferred
• Experience with orthopedic trauma (ORIF, external fixation, amputations), neurosurgery (craniotomy, spinal), robotics (Da Vinci XI), and general surgery
• Pre-Op and PACU experience, including ICU skillset in PACU

Certifications & Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by South Dakota Board of Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Skills

• Proficient in surgical nursing across multiple specialties
• Ability to manage pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care including ICU-level care in PACU

Support on Unit

• Surgery team includes RN/First Assist, Surgical Tech, Nurse Clinician, Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN), Service Line Leads, Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, OR Techs, and Anesthesia staff
• Pre-Op/PACU support includes RNs, Nurse Aides, Nurse Clinicians, and CRNs

Charting System / Equipment

• EPIC electronic health record system (experience preferred)
• Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Alaris infusion pumps

Floating

• RN may float as needed to Pre-Op, PACU, or floor as helping hands if outside peri-op services

Orientation

• 1 week orientation for all specialties

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: If weekend-only position, on call every 3rd weekend
• Call expectations: Ideally one overnight call per week (7 PM – 7 AM) and every 3rd weekend (Friday 3 PM – Monday 7 AM)
• Sleep room available in Pre-Op/PACU area; couches in break room
• 15-minute response time required
• Holiday coverage: 2 out of 4 major holidays expected
• Time off requires manager approval; may volunteer for low census days without pay

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• Free parking available
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers generally not accepted without prior approval
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as travelers

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Flu documentation for 2025-26 season
• ACLS certification
• Annual core competencies
• Clinical references (2)
• COVID-19 requirements
• BLS certification
• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• Education and license verification
• Employment authorization
• Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
• HIPAA training
• Job description acknowledgment
• Photo ID and JPEG photo
• Physical exam
• Resume
• Skills checklist
• TB testing
• TDAP vaccination
• Unit competency verification
• Varicella vaccination or titer

This position is ideal for experienced perioperative RNs with trauma and surgical expertise seeking a short-term contract in a tertiary care setting.