Travel Emergency Department RN

Job Description\n Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: ED - Emergency Department\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 10/05/2026\n Duration: 16 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, nights\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Registered Nurse (RN)General Information\n We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our team in a high-volume environment. Our facility sees approximately 150-180 patients daily and includes a variety of specialized areas. The Emergency Department (ED) is equipped with:\n \n Main ED: 33 beds\n 8 beds designated for Trauma/Resuscitation\n A pod with 4 Behavioral Health rooms that can be converted to Medical rooms\n 5 pods, each divided into 4 rooms and a hall bed\n Vertical Care area, which includes a waiting room and holding area, utilized for ESI 3 and ESI 4 patients\n Patient Population\n Our ED handles a diverse range of patients, including:\n \n Neonates\n Geriatric populations\n Minor to critical cases, including Sepsis, DKA, Respiratory Illness, GI bleeds, heavy trauma\n Patients with Stroke symptoms up to 24 hours\n \n Traveling nurses are expected to manage Sexual Assault patients and participate in evidence collection with support from qualified staff.Minimum Experience Requirements\n The following experience is required for applicants:\n \n RN: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience (travel experience excluded). Candidates with 1.5 years of ED experience and an additional 2 years in other settings may be considered with management approval.\n LPN: Minimum of 2 years in any acute care setting (e.g., Medical, Behavioral Health, or PCU). LPNs with 1.5 years of ED experience (excluding travel) may be considered with management approval.\n Certifications\n All candidates must hold the following certifications:\n \n RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS (CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred)\n LPN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS (CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred)\n Skills Required\n Successful candidates will demonstrate:\n \n Ability to perform ESI assessments during triage\n Experience caring for a variety of patient types, and strong critical thinking skills\n Effective communication and prioritization abilities\n Support on the Unit\n Staffing includes:\n \n ED Techs at a ratio of 1:10\n 24/7 physician coverage, including hospitalists for admitted patients\n Nurse Practitioners available 24/7\n Access to radiology and pharmacological services\n Orientation and Scheduling\n New hires will undergo an orientation that includes:\n \n 8 hours of facility orientation\n 4 hours of ED-specific training\n Minimum of 2 shifts on the unit\n \n Schedules typically consist of variable shifts and may require weekend work. Shift times include:\n \n 0630-1900\n 1000-2230\n 1200-0030\n 1400-0200\n 1830-0700\n Additional Information\n \n Travelers must reside over 100 miles from any facility in the region\n Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as travelers\n Free parking provided on site\n Scrub color: Navy\n Location\n This position is located in a major city, providing an opportunity for both professional growth and community engagement.\n \n Thrive Staffing Job ID #19087174. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00About Thrive Staffing\n \n 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.\n \n