Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,142 per week at Spearfish Hospital summary :
The Travel Nurse RN is responsible for providing high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department, ICU, and MedSurg areas of a 35-bed acute care facility. Required qualifications include active RN licensure in South Dakota, certification in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and at least 1.5 years of nursing experience, with a preference for critical care and trauma-focused skills. The role involves weekend rotations, patient care for diverse age groups, and floating between units based on training and needs.
Certification Details
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
- NIHSS (preferred)
Job Details
35 bed Acute Care facilityER – 9 treatment spaces – 8 beds and 1 hallway spaceICU – 4 bedsMedSurg – 20 bedsPatient Types : All ages – traveler will be utilized in all care areas to include ED, ICU and Med SurgSepsis, DKA, ETOH, ARDS, MI, Trauma, StrokePatient Ratios : ED : 1 : 3-4, ICU : 1 : 1-2 (dependent on acuity / age), Med Surg : 1 : 5 (dependent on acuity / age)Job Requirements
Minimal Experience : 1.5 yearsWill you accept a first-time traveler? Only with 2 years of experienceTravelers must live >100 miles away from facility
Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler with eligibility to return and / or internal reference checkRequired Education : Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of NursingSkills required : General ED experience, critical care experience for ICU holds, Trauma experience, Comfortability to work all care areas to include ED, ICU and Med SurgSchedule Information
Weekend rotation : Every otherHoliday Expectations : Every otherApproval of time off? Can approve up to 7 days, traveler must extend contract 1 week for every week that is missedNo RTO during the Sturgis Bike Rally – first 3 weeks in August each yearUnit Specific Information
Floating : If yes, where? If trained in all then may be floated to ER, MS, & / or ICUOrientation : (facility and unit) 2 daysCharting System : EPICSupport on the Unit : Charge nurse : 1 (“hospital coordinator”), Phlebotomy? yes, IV / VAT Team? no, Resource Nurse : same as charge nurse, RT : yes, Hospitalist : yes, with APP coverage at nightsAdditional Details
Scrub Color : Navy BlueFree Parking? YesKeywords :
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department, ICU, MedSurg, Critical Care, Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Staffing, Acute Care, BLS ACLS TNCC
Salary : $2,142
