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American Traveler

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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What they do

An Emergency Room Registered Nurse cares for patients in a hospital Emergency Room. Works with Physicians and other clinicians as part of an emergency care team. Provides emergency medical care and emotional support to patients and families dealing with trauma.

$86,798 / year median in South Dakota

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:
Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Jul 27, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a combined ER/Med Surg position at an acute care facility in South Dakota, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and active ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and NRP certifications. Details Combined ER and Med Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting 25-bed unit serving both emergency and medical-surgical patient populations Floats between the ER and Med Surg departments Med Surg nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 3-4:1 depending on census and acuity; ER nurses are expected to function independently Charting is performed in Epic; Pyxis is used for medication management 12-hour shifts rotating days and nights Every other weekend and holiday required 3 on-call shifts required per 13-week contract Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a reduced pay rate Requirements Active RN license — SD or Compact state license required Minimum 2 years of RN experience At least 6 months of ER experience within the past year At least 6 months of Med Surg experience within the past year Required certifications (AHA):
BLS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC PALS
certification required Ability to function independently in an ER setting Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years All certifications must be active at time of consideration — no pending certifications accepted Additional Information Responsibilities include providing nursing care across both the ER and Med Surg units, floating between departments as needed Orientation consists of Epic computer training, one day of ER training, and one day of Med Surg training Navy scrubs with no logos are required; white underlayers or a white lab coat are permitted All staff are required to badge in and out at the facility Candidates who have previously worked at any Sanford Health location must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their application date to be eligible