Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,047 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

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General Information

This facility sees an average of 150-180 patients daily and consists of a main Emergency Department (ED) with 33 beds, including:

• 8 beds designated for Trauma/Resuscitation
• A pod with 4 Behavioral Health rooms (which can be converted to Medical)
• 5 pods divided into 4 rooms and a hall bed

There is also a vertical care area that functions as a waiting room and holding area to begin patient care, serving ESI 3 and ESI 4 patients. It may also be utilized as a higher acuity pod depending on the ED flow.

Minimum Experience Required

• Registered Nurse (RN): 2 years of Emergency Department experience (excluding travel experience preferred). Candidates with 1.5 years of ED experience and 2 years outside of ED may be considered with manager approval.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): 2 years of LPN experience in any acute care setting is required. Candidates with 1.5 years of ED experience may be considered with manager approval.

Patient Types

The unit cares for a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatric patients, including:

• Minor to critical cases
• Heavy trauma cases (Level 2 trauma center)
• Complete stroke care for patients exhibiting symptoms
• Behavioral Health patients, with responsibilities for evidence collection in sexual assault cases
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit patients
• Cardiac patients, with access to a catheter lab

Patient Ratios

• Registered Nurse (RN): 1:4-5
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): 1:4-5
• ED Technician: 1:10

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN): BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS are required (CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS are required (CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred).

Required Education

Completion of a nursing education program accredited by the appropriate board of nursing is mandatory. Registered Nurses must be licensed in South Dakota.

Skills Required for RN

• Experience managing patients across the described demographics
• Proficiency in ESI assessments during triage
• Ability to prioritize care based on patient needs, using critical thinking and effective communication
• Eligible ICU RNs may be offered to float to the ED; PCU RNs may float to ICU as needed.

Support on the Unit

• Emergency Department Technician (1:10 ratio)
• Dedicated Lead Technician
• Charge Nurse available on both day and night shifts
• 24/7 Phlebotomy services
• Access to Respiratory Therapy
• 24/7 physician coverage in the ED
• Security presence in the unit

Charting System/Equipment

• EPIC charting system (experience preferred)
• Omnicell
• Alaris

Floating Opportunities

Registered Nurses may float to Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU areas as a task nurse, not taking on full assignments.

Orientation Details

• 8 hours of general facility orientation
• 4 hours of ED-specific education
• A minimum of two 12-hour shifts in the unit; travelers contracted for 48 hours per week will receive at least three 12-hour shifts.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . 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,07:00:00-19:00:00

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.