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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
Join a dynamic and fast-paced Emergency Department team that sees approximately 150-180 patients daily. Our facility is equipped with 33 main beds, including 8 dedicated to trauma and resuscitation, a vertical care area, and a special pod for Behavioral Health.
Unit Information
- Minimum Experience Required:
- RN: 2 years of Emergency Department experience (not including travel experience) preferred.
- If the candidate has 1.5 years of ED experience (excluding travel) and 2 years of experience in another nursing field, prior approval from management is required.
- LPN: 2 years of experience in any acute care setting (Medical, Behavioral Health, or Progressive Care Unit). Experience can be considered with management approval based on similar criteria as RN.
- Must reside at least 100 miles away from any facility to be eligible.
Patient Types
The Emergency Department caters to a diverse patient population, including:
- Neonates
- Geriatric patients
- Minor to critical conditions, such as:
- Sepsis
- DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
- Respiratory Illnesses
- GI bleeds requiring emergent blood products
- Banding procedures
- A heavy trauma population, as we are a Level 2 trauma center, managing cases such as stab wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle collisions, drownings, and falls.
- Stroke patients can be cared for up to 24 hours.
Responsibilities
Registered Nurses will have the following duties:
- Assessing and triaging patients utilizing Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assessments.
- Caring for patients across the spectrum of acuity using critical thinking and strong communication skills.
- Providing care to Sexual Assault patients, including evidence collection, under the guidance of a dedicated Sexual Assault Quality Coordinator and access to resources.
- Potentially float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as needed.
Patient Ratios
The expected patient ratios are:
- RN: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- LPN: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- ED Tech: 1 tech to 10 patients
Required Certifications
- Registered Nurses must have the following certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred
- LPNs must possess:
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- PALS
- CPI or MAB/MOAB preferred
Education Requirements
Candidates must have completed a nursing education program approved by a recognized nursing board.
Orientation and Scheduling
- Orientation includes 8 hours of facility orientation and 4 hours of ED-specific education, followed by a minimum of two 12-hour shifts.
- Shifts are variable, with a mix of day and night shifts available.
- Availability to work weekends may be required, depending on staffing needs.
Support on the Unit
- ED Tech support is available on a 1:10 ratio.
- Access to a Lead Tech and Charge Nurse covering the floor 24/7.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #18988616. 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.