Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $3,072 per week
Reliable Nurse Staffing — Rapid City, SD
$3,072/wk
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- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
Reliable Nurse 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: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital operates a high-volume, verified Level II Trauma Center featuring a main 33-bed Emergency Department supplemented by an 8-bed trauma/resuscitation unit, a behavioral health pod, and vertical care spaces. Shift coverage ranges from 12–18+ RNs on day shift down to 10–14 RNs overnight, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios between 1:1 and 1:2 for critical trauma cases, 1:3–1:5 for general ED beds, and up to 1:6 for lower-acuity fast-track care.
To qualify for a travel nursing contract here, clinicians generally need a valid South Dakota or multi-state compact RN license, at least two years of ED experience, prior travel contract history, proficiency in Epic EMR, and a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility.
Required travel credentials include BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications.
Furnished Finder: The go-to platform for travel nurses. Landlords here understand 13-week contracts and rarely demand long-term leases. You can filter specifically by proximity to Monument Health ( zip code 57701 is closest). Travel Nurse Housing (by Furnished Finder): Direct listings from property owners aimed specifically at hospital travelers. Extended-Stay Apartments: Flexible options like The Avanti Apartments, OneStep Rentals, and The Flats offer furnished short-term studios and 1-bedrooms with utilities included (~5 to 10 minutes from the facility). Vacation Rentals & Hotels: Leverage monthly discounts on Airbnb/VRBO (ask hosts directly for travel nurse rates) or book initial extended-stay hotel options like Residence Inn or TownePlace Suites. Pro Tip: If taking a winter contract, prioritize housing with covered parking or a garage to avoid snow-plow street parking restrictions.
About Reliable Nurse Staffing
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Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance