Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN) - Day Shift

American Traveler 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: ASAP
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: May 18, 2026
Length: 15 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Emergency Department position at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Rapid City, SD, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and SD or compact RN license.
Details

• Level 2 Trauma Center Emergency Department with 33 main beds, including 8 Trauma/Resuscitation beds and 4 Behavioral Health rooms
• Vertical care area used for ESI 3/4 patients and as additional pod space depending on ED flow
• High-volume department seeing 150–180 patients daily with a heavy trauma population, especially during summer months
• Patient population spans neonates to geriatric, including sepsis, DKA, GI bleeds, respiratory illness, stroke, cardiac, and pediatric critical care
• Designated Complete Stroke Center, accepting stroke symptom patients up to 24 hours, and has a cardiac catheterization lab
• RN patient ratio: 1:4–5
• 12-hour variable shifts; available shift times include 0630–1900, 1000–2230, 1200–0030, 1400–0200, and 1830–0700
• Variable scheduling means travelers will not work both day and night shifts within the same week
• Travelers may be scheduled every weekend depending on staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to inpatient Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU as a task nurse only — not to take a full assignment
• Epic EMR used; candidates without Epic experience should be noted
• Omnicell and Alaris equipment used

Requirements

• Active RN license for South Dakota (SD state or compact license) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS; CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED-specific RN experience, excluding travel experience, strongly preferred
• Candidates with 1.5 years of ED experience (excluding travel) plus 2 or more years of experience outside the ED may be considered with manager approval
• Proficiency with ESI triage assessments and the ability to distinguish sick from non-sick patients
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient prioritization skills
• Comfort and ability to care for all patient types seen in this ED, including trauma, stroke, behavioral health, and pediatric critical care
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility to be eligible
Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
Travelers are expected to participate in Sexual Assault patient care, including evidence collection (buccal swabs, fingernail scraping, clothing collection, and victim interviewing) on a rotating basis with permanent staff — a resource booklet and a 24/7 SA Quality Coordinator are available for support
Orientation includes 8 hours of facility-wide NEO and 4 hours of ED-specific education plus a minimum of two 12-hour shifts on the unit
Robust unit support includes 24/7 charge nurse, ED techs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, physician and NP coverage, pharmacy tech, and security
Time off requires manager approval; no RTO will be approved during the first 3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
Travelers may be asked to precept students
Navy scrubs required
Free parking available on-site
American Traveler Job ID #P-695540. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
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.