Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Rapid City, SD
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus
$2,366/weekOverview
- Start Date03/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,120/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Description
• Required Experience:
• RN: 2 years - Level 1 or 2 trauma experience
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? No
• Travelers must live >100 miles away from facility
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler
• Patient Types:
• Upper & Lower Endoscopy (to include advanced - EUS (Endoscopic US), EBUS (Endobronchial US), ERCP
• EGD and Colon
• Pre and Post Recovery (Phase I and Phase II) with some ICU level care needed.
• Patient Ratios:
• ENDO 1:1
• Pre-Op 1:2
• PACU Phase I - 1:1 or 1:2, based on acuity
• PACU Phase II - 1:2-3
• Required Certifications:
• RN: BLS, ACLS
• Required Education:
• RN: Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
• Skills required:
• RN:
• Endoscopy (to include advanced - EUS (Endoscopic US), EBUS (Endobronchial US), ERCP
• Anesthesia provides sedation.
• Support on the Unit:
• Endoscopy
• RN/Endo Tech x6
• Anesthesia (provided sedation-100% )
• Charting System/Equipment:
• EPIC (required)
• ION robot - robotic assisted Bronchoscopy
• Omnicell
• Alaris
• Floating: If yes, where?
• As needed (PreOp/PACU/Floor) - if floated out of peri-op services, will be as helping hands
• Will not be floated to Main OR as Primary RN
• Orientation: (facility and unit)
• 1 week
• Scheduling:
• Weekend rotation - every 3rd weekend
• Will they be on call? Yes - one overnight per week 7p-7a and every 3rd weekend.
• Sleep room will be in Pre-Op/PACU area as it will be closed
• Couches in break room
• 15 min response time
• If position is posted as Variable:
• Traveler would work 8 hour variable with one weekday call shift and every 3rd weekend on call
• Shifts that traveler would rotate through are: 0630-1500, 0730-1600, 0830-1700, 0900-1800
• Holiday Expectations: 2/4 major holidays
• Approval of time off? Reach out for Manager approval. May volunteer low census without pay.
• Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
• Scrub Color: provided
• Free Parking - Yes
Employer
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
About Rapid City, SD
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care 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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