Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rapid City, SD
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Rotating
$2,917/weekOverview
- Start Date02/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
SIMLIFI INTERVIEWGeneral Information:Beds:Department runs 10 OR s M-F 0700-150020 Pre-Op bays14 PACU baysRequired Experience: 2 years of OR Level 1 or 2 trauma experienceWill you accept a first-time traveler? No manager approval to offerTravelers must live >100 miles away from facilityPermanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a travelerPatient Types:Surgical (Urology/Neuro/Ortho/Robotic/General/Podiatry/ENT/Gynecology/Trauma)Patient Ratios:OR 1:1Pre-Op 1:2PACU Phase I - 1:1 or 1:2, based on acuityPACU Phase II - 1:2-3Required Certifications:RN: BLS, ACLSRequired Education:Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of NursingSkills required:RN: Ortho-Trauma (ORIF, Ex fix, Amputations), Neuro (Craniotomy, Spinal), General, Robotics (Davinci XI, SP, DV5)Surgical experience in a tertiary care centerSupport on the Unit:Surgery RN/First Assist/Surg TechNurse ClinicianCRNService Line Lead x2HUCSchedulerPreference Card AnalystOR Tech s x 1/caseAnesthesiaPre-Op/PACURN/Nurse Aide (6)Nurse ClinicianCRN x 3Charting System/Equipment: EPIC please let CRT know if traveler does not have EPIC experience so they can ask approvalOmnicellAlarisFloating: If yes, where?As needed to (Endo); (PreOp/PACU/Floor) if floated out of peri-op services, will be as helping handsOrientation: (facility and unit)1 weekScheduling:Weekend rotation If position is posted as weekend only and on call, every 3rd weekendCall:Ideally, one overnight per week 7p-7a and every 3rd weekend Fri 1500 Mon 0700This is subject to change as needs change within the departmentSleep room will be in Pre-Op/PACU area as it will be closedCouches in break room15 min response timeHoliday Expectations: 2/4 major holidaysApproval of time off? Reach out to Manager for approval.
Employer
Slate Healthcare
7 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
Quick response and very helpful!
Cons
None
About Rapid City, SD
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Rapid City, SD here's what you should know:- Rapid City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 16°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Rapid City, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes, especially in the downtown area.
- Rapid City is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and plenty of parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Rapid City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
- Rapid City offers a variety of activities, including numerous restaurants offering local and international cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, sports events, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.
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