Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Rapid City, SD
Reliable Nurse Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,841/week

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Overview

Start Date12/28/2026
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

21% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cath Lab Nurse pay in South Dakota

Estimated total pay

$3,841/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance

Description

Unit Information:
- Beds:
  - 1 room, new hybrid room
  - Likely 1-2 cases per day
- Minimum Years of Experience required?
  - Nurse & Tech: Minimum of 2 years in procedure area
- Will you accept a first-time traveler?
  - Yes, under review of skills and management
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Adults
- Cases/procedure types:
  - Open and closed procedures
  - TCAR - transcarotid arterial revascularization
  - TEVAR - thoracic endovascular aortic repair
  - EVAR
  - TAVR - transcatheter aortic valve repair
  - TMVR - transcatheter mitral valve repair
  - AIFF - aortoiliac femoral femoral angiogram
  - Femoral bypass
Required Certifications:
- Nurse: BLS, ACLS
- Tech: ARRT or equivalent OR RCIS is required, BLS, ACLS
Required Education:
- RN Cath Lab/Endovascular: Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
- Cath Lab Tech/Cath Lab/Endovascular: AS Degree
Skills required:
- Nurse:
  - ICU experience is preferred.
    - Must have experience in Moderate Sedation.
  - Cath lab experience required
  - Comfortable with monitoring sedation and gtt titration
  - Endovascular approach experience, EVAR experience
  - Ideal candidate: experience in either Cath lab or IR and then specialized in endovascular cases
  - Will not be recovering or prepping patients
- Tech:
  - Experience with endovascular procedures
  - Experience performing these cases in Hybrid OR setting, EVAR experience
  - If they have no experience with the listed procedures, please decline.
Support within the Department:
- Charge nurse available in the Cath lab
Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: EPIC
- IV Pump: Baxter
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Siemens and Philips X-ray and hemodynamic systems
Floating: If yes, where?
- Float to assist within the Cath lab for peripheral and structural procedures
Orientation (facility and unit):
- NEO
- 4 x 10hr shifts for the first week with a preceptor
Scheduling:
- Weekend rotation: Flexibility needed. Likely working every other or every third weekend.
- On call?
  - 24hr call coverage two weekends a month, with nightly call 1-2 times a week
- Holiday Expectations: Likely to work every other holiday
- RTO: Managers approval
- Shift times: 0600-1630
- Schedule cycle: comes out every 4 weeks
Other notes:
- Could be expected to precept students.
- Scrub Color: scrubs provided
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture: Flexibility and willingness to learn

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About Rapid City, SD

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Rapid City, SD here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

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.

Furnished Housing

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.

Transportation

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.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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