Travel Emergency Department RN

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

American Traveler Job  #P-756113. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.