Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,008 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 20 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Position Overview We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) with emergency department (ED) experience to join our dynamic team. As a nurse in our ED, you will provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, ranging from neonates to geriatric patients with minor to critical conditions. Facility Information Our Emergency Department is equipped with: Main ED: 33 beds Trauma/Resuscitation: 8 beds Behavioral Health Rooms: 4 (can be converted to Medical) Vertical Care Area: for ESI 3 and ESI 4 patients, with additional capacity available as needed Patient Population You will encounter a variety of cases, including but not limited to: Sepsis Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Respiratory Illness GI bleeds requiring blood products Heavy trauma cases as part of a Level 2 trauma center Stroke patients Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of ED experience preferred (excluding travel experience) If having 1.5 years of ED experience, candidates with at least 2 years of experience in another setting will be considered upon management approval Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS; CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred Responsibilities Triage and prioritize care for a diverse array of patient needs Provide care to all patient types, employing critical thinking and effective communication skills Handle various patient cases including sexual assault survivors with proper evidence collection procedures Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care Participate in orientation and training for new team members as needed Patient Care Ratios RN: 1:4-5 patients LPN: 1:4-5 patients ED Tech: 1:10 patients Schedule & Orientation This position involves a variety of shifts, including: Day and evening shifts Variable scheduling, with potential weekend shifts Initial training includes: 8 hours of facility orientation 4 hours of ED-specific training Minimum of 2 shifts on the unit for hands-on experience Support & Resources The nursing team will be supported by: ED Technicians Charge Nurse coverage 24/7 24/7 physician and hospitalist coverage Access to a Rapid Response Team and Nursing Supervisor Location Position is located in a busy metropolitan area in City, State . Additional Information Travel nurses will be required to live more than 100 miles away from any facility and should be comfortable floating to different units as needed while remaining within their scope of practice. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19028099. 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: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.