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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Behavioral Health Inpatient Psychiatric position in Rapid City, SD, requiring Epic proficiency and at least 1 year of psych experience on a 12-hour night shift schedule.
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Inpatient behavioral health facility located off the main hospital campus in Rapid City, SD
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52-bed unit serving three inpatient psychiatric floors
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Patient population includes children and adolescents (ages 5–17) and adults with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and adjustment disorder — candidates should be aware they will work with pediatric patients
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No dementia, severe autism, forensic, or incarcerated patients; no ECT performed
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RN-to-patient ratio of 1:8–9, supported by a psych tech
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12-hour night shifts (2000–0830)
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Every other weekend required; weekend shifts may include a combination of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts (Fri/Sat/Sun)
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Floating may occur between the three floors within this off-site behavioral health facility, within scope of practice
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Epic EMR experience is required; Omnicell used for medication dispensing
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Low census on-call possible depending on patient acuity
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2 references dated within the last year required for consideration
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Active RN license — South Dakota Board of Nursing license or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Graduation from a board-approved nursing education program
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Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience required; first-time travelers must have 2+ years of experience
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BLS certification required; CPI certification preferred prior to start but can be obtained on assignment
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Epic EMR experience required
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Ability to perform physical restraint and takedown of agitated patients if necessary
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Verbal de-escalation and group didactic communication skills
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Must reside more than 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
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Responsibilities include medication administration (PO and injectable), care plan evaluation, admission screenings, assessments, minor wound care, EKGs (training provided), glucometer operation, telephone/verbal orders, vital signs, Columbia Suicide Risk Screening, end-of-shift reporting, patient belongings logging, and patient safety rounds every 15 minutes
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Comprehensive on-unit safety support includes 24/7 security with tasers, panic alarms worn by all staff, cameras throughout the unit, 24/7 MD on-call coverage, and a Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) available around the clock
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Charge nurse (Clinical Resource Nurse) available on shift 24/7 across all three units; resource nurse available on nights
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Lab draws routine labs daily; behavioral health staff responsible for STAT lab draws; no IV/VAT team on site
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Orientation consists of 2 shifts for facility orientation, 1 shift of e-learning modules, and 2 shifts of departmental orientation
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Travelers may occasionally be expected to precept nursing students
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2 of 4 major holidays required; if working Thanksgiving or Christmas, the other is off
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No RTO approved during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks of August)
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Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
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Navy scrubs required for RNs
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Free parking available on site
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Former permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler
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First-time travelers are considered only with 2 or more years of psych experience
