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Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Length: 20 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an RN for a high-acuity Level 2 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience and multiple advanced certifications.
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Work in a busy Emergency Department seeing 150-180 patients daily
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Main ED has 33 beds including 8 Trauma/Resuscitation beds and a 4-room Behavioral Health pod convertible to medical use
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Additional vertical care area used for ESI 3/4 patients or as overflow pods during high-acuity periods
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Level 2 Trauma Center treating heavy trauma volumes including stab wounds, GSWs, MVCs, drownings, and falls
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Complete Stroke Center caring for stroke patients up to 24 hours
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Care for neonatal through geriatric patients with conditions including sepsis, DKA, respiratory illness, and GI bleeds requiring blood products
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children and a cardiac catheter lab for cardiac patients
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RNs responsible for Sexual Assault patient evidence collection in rotation with staff, including swabs, evidence collection, and interviewing (excludes pelvic exams)
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RN to patient ratio is 1:4-5
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Uses Epic EMR, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment
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12-hour variable shifts with start times including 0630-1900, 1000-2230, 1200-0030, 1400-0200, and 1830-0700
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Scheduled for 36 hours per week with potential for every weekend depending on staffing needs
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Variable shift staff will not work both days and nights in the same week
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May float to inpatient Med/Surg, PCU, or ICU as a task nurse within scope of practice
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No on-call requirements
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ICU RNs may float to ED and PCU RNs may float to ICU based on experience
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Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, and PALS
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CPI or MAB/MOAB certification preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, excluding travel experience
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Completion of an accredited nursing education program
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Experience with all patient types listed, including trauma, stroke, cardiac, pediatric, and behavioral health
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Strong triage skills with ESI assessment competency
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Critical thinking and prioritization skills for high-acuity patient care
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Epic EMR experience preferred
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Must be comfortable performing sexual assault evidence collection duties
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Provide direct patient care across all ED acuity levels, from minor complaints to critical trauma and stroke cases
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Perform triage duties, accurately distinguishing critical from non-critical patients
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Participate in sexual assault case rotation, with 24/7 support from a SA Quality Coordinator and resource materials available
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Support from ED Techs (1:10 ratio), Lead Tech, Charge Nurses, 24/7 physician and NP coverage, hospitalists, phlebotomy, radiology, and security
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May be expected to precept nursing students
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Orientation includes 8 hours of facility NEO plus 4 hours of ED-specific education and a minimum of two 12-hour shifts on the unit
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Navy scrub color required
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Free parking provided
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Holiday coverage only required if needed
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Time off requests require manager approval, and no time off will be granted during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Travelers must live more than 100 miles from any facility location
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Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
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Facility is known for renewing traveler contracts
