Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,254 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:
  
  09/20/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 20, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level 2 trauma center, requiring an SD or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ED experience.

• Work in a 33-bed Main Emergency Department, including 8 Trauma/Resuscitation beds and a 4-room Behavioral Health pod
• Additional vertical care area used for ESI 3-4 patients or as overflow high-acuity pods
• See approximately 150-180 patients daily across all age groups from neonates to geriatric
• Level 2 trauma center with a heavy trauma population including stab wounds, GSWs, MVCs, drownings, and falls, especially busy in summer
• Complete Stroke Center caring for stroke patients up to 24 hours
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children
• Cardiac patient population with on-site cardiac catheter lab
• RNs responsible for triage using ESI assessments and prioritization of care
• RNs rotate with permanent staff on Sexual Assault patient care, including evidence collection with support from a 24/7 SA Quality Coordinator
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5
• ED Tech to patient ratio of 1:10
• Uses Epic EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
• 12-hour variable shifts including , , , , and
• 36 hours per week with potential for every weekend depending on staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• May float to inpatient Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU as a task nurse only, not to take a full assignment
• ICU RNs may float to ED and PCU RNs may float to ICU if applicable experience is present

• Active RN license (SD or compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, excluding travel experience
• LPNs require 2 years of experience in an acute care setting such as Medical, Behavioral Health, or PCU
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS for RNs
• LPN required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• CPI or MAB/MOAB certification preferred
• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must be comfortable performing Sexual Assault evidence collection duties, including buccal swabs, fingernail scraping, clothing collection, and victim interviews

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of patient acuities and conditions, including sepsis, DKA, respiratory illness, and GI bleeds requiring emergent blood products
• Collaborate with a full support team including ED Techs, Lead Tech, Charge Nurses, 24/7 physician and NP coverage, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Pharmacy Tech, and Security
• 24/7 phlebotomy support available on the unit
• Orientation includes 8 hours of facility-based NEO plus 4 hours of ED-specific education and a minimum of two 12-hour shifts on the unit
• Scrubs are provided and free parking is available
• Holiday coverage only required if needed
• Time off requests require manager approval, with no requests 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 live more than 100 miles from any Monument facility to be eligible
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-747149. 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.