Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Spearfish, South Dakota

Posted 3 days ago

Shift Variable, 3x12hrs

Hours 36 hrs/wk

Start Date Oct 5, 2026

Length 13 weeks

Openings 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department position requiring float ability across ED, ICU, and Med Surg with at least 1.5 years of acute care experience.

• 35-bed acute care facility with ED, ICU, and Med Surg units
• ED has 9 treatment spaces (8 beds plus 1 hallway space), ICU has 4 beds, and Med Surg has 15 beds
• Cares for all ages with conditions including sepsis, DKA, ETOH, ARDS, MI, trauma, and stroke
• Patient ratios are 1:3-4 in ED, 1:1-2 in ICU (acuity/age dependent), and 1:5 in Med Surg
• 12-hour variable shifts totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend with no on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Must be comfortable floating between ED, ICU, and Med Surg once trained in all areas
• Charge nurse support available along with phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist/APP coverage
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1.5 years of acute care experience (ED, ICU, or Med Surg experience accepted)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS
• NIHSS and CPI certifications preferred
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• General ED experience along with critical care skills for ICU holds
• Trauma experience, complex wound care, dressing changes, and nursing assessment skills required
• Must be comfortable working across ED, ICU, and Med Surg care areas

• Provide direct patient care across ED, ICU, and Med Surg based on facility need
• Unit orientation is 2 days for facility and unit training
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking provided on-site
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of experience
• Travelers must live more than 100 miles from the facility, with no local candidates accepted
• Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a travel employee, subject to eligibility and reference check
• Up to 7 days of time off can be approved, but the traveler must extend the contract by 1 week for every week missed
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Overview

$2,290/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,770

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$119,080

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,044/wk

Regular Hours

$29.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,044

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,290/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,061 - $2,290. The $2,290 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Job : P-756113