Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Navy blue scrubs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for the Emergency Department in Spearfish, South Dakota. This 13-week assignment features 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, with every-other weekend rotation and holiday coverage. You will float among ED, ICU, and Med Surg as trained.

Ideal candidates have 1.5 years of acute care experience and an active SD or compact RN license, plus BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS. Epic charting is used for patient records and the facility emphasizes traveler-friendly

Qualifications

• Active SD or compact RN license.
• Minimum 1.5 years acute care experience.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS.
• ED/ICU/Med Surg experience with float capability.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Comfort floating between ED, ICU and Med Surg.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across ED, ICU, and Med Surg per facility need.
• Perform patient assessments and respond to changes in condition.
• Float to ED, ICU, and Med Surg as trained.
• Collaborate with charge nurse, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalists.
• Utilize Epic charting system.

Skills

Acute care experience

ED/ICU/Med Surg cross-training

Patient assessment skills

Floating between units

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse (SD) license

Nursing degree

BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS certifications

NIHSS and CPI certifications preferred

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Spearfish, South Dakota

Assignment Overview

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.

Description

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.

Details

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.

Pay

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 ID: P-756113