Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Rapid City, SD
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

General Information

Join a dynamic and fast-paced Emergency Department team that sees approximately 150-180 patients daily. Our facility is equipped with 33 main beds, including 8 dedicated to trauma and resuscitation, a vertical care area, and a special pod for Behavioral Health.

Unit Information

• Minimum Experience Required:
  • RN: 2 years of Emergency Department experience (not including travel experience) preferred.
  • If the candidate has 1.5 years of ED experience (excluding travel) and 2 years of experience in another nursing field, prior approval from management is required.
• LPN: 2 years of experience in any acute care setting (Medical, Behavioral Health, or Progressive Care Unit). Experience can be considered with management approval based on similar criteria as RN.
• Must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility to be eligible.

Patient Types

The Emergency Department caters to a diverse patient population, including:

• Neonates
• Geriatric patients
• Minor to critical conditions, such as:
  • Sepsis
  • DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
  • Respiratory Illnesses
  • GI bleeds requiring emergent blood products
  • Banding procedures
• A heavy trauma population, as we are a Level 2 trauma center, managing cases such as stab wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle collisions, drownings, and falls.
• Stroke patients can be cared for up to 24 hours.

Responsibilities

Registered Nurses will have the following duties:

• Assessing and triaging patients utilizing Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assessments.
• Caring for patients across the spectrum of acuity using critical thinking and strong communication skills.
• Providing care to Sexual Assault patients, including evidence collection, under the guidance of a dedicated Sexual Assault Quality Coordinator and access to resources.
• Potentially float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as needed.

Patient Ratios

The expected patient ratios are:

• RN: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• LPN: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• ED Tech: 1 tech to 10 patients

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurses must have the following certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred
• LPNs must possess:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • PALS
  • CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred

Education Requirements

Candidates must have completed a nursing education program approved by a recognized nursing board.

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation includes 8 hours of facility orientation and 4 hours of ED-specific education, followed by a minimum of two 12-hour shifts.
• Shifts are variable, with a mix of day and night shifts available.
• Availability to work weekends may be required, depending on staffing needs.

Support on the Unit

• ED Tech support is available on a 1:10 ratio.
• Access to a Lead Tech and Charge Nurse covering the floor 24/7.
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