Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity Emergency Department position at a Level 2 trauma center requiring 2 years of ED experience and SD or compact RN licensure.

• Work in a 33-bed Main ED, including 8 trauma/resuscitation beds and a behavioral health pod, plus additional vertical care space
• See 150-180 patients daily across the neonate to geriatric population
• Level 2 trauma center with a heavy trauma population, including stab wounds, GSWs, MVCs, drownings, and falls
• Complete Stroke Center caring for patients presenting with stroke symptoms up to 24 hours
• Care for critically ill pediatric patients and cardiac patients, including access to a cardiac catheter lab
• Travelers participate in the Sexual Assault patient rotation, performing evidence collection (buccal swabs, fingernail scraping, clothing collection, and victim interviews) with support from a 24/7 SA Quality Coordinator
• RN patient ratio of 1:4-5
• 12-hour variable shifts with shift start times of 0630, 1000, 1200, 1400, and 1830
• 36 hours per week with potential for every weekend depending on staffing needs
• Variable shift schedule will not include both day and night shifts in the same week
• Floating required to inpatient Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU as a task nurse only, within scope of practice
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
• 24/7 support available including charge nurses, ED techs, phlebotomy, RT, physicians, NPs, radiology/CAT scan, pharm tech, and security

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS
• CPI or MAB/MOAB certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, excluding travel experience
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Experience with ESI assessments during triage
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and communication skills required to care for all patient acuity levels
• Prior experience with the described patient population strongly preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Comfort with participating in Sexual Assault evidence collection required

• Provide emergency care across the full patient acuity spectrum, from minor complaints to critical trauma, stroke, cardiac, and pediatric ICU-level patients
• May be asked to precept nursing students
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• 8 hours of facility orientation plus 4 hours of ED-specific education and a minimum of 2-3 preceptored 12-hour shifts depending on contracted hours
• Holiday coverage only required if needed
• Time off requests require manager approval, and no time off requests are considered during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument facility
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
• Facility is known for being very traveler-friendly and frequently renews traveler contracts

American Traveler Job  #P-741565. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.