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$2,488/wk
Travel RN - Operating Room
Rapid City, South Dakota
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 2 days ago
Shift
Variable, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Jul 28, 2025
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
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Job Details

  • Position is based in Surgical Services with 12 ORs, 20 Pre-Op bays, and 14 PACU bays
  • Patient population includes Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Robotic, General, Podiatry, and ENT surgical cases
  • ICU-level care required at times in Pre-Op/PACU
  • Patient ratios: OR 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1 or 1:2 (acuity based), Phase II 1:2-3
  • Uses Epic charting system, Omnicell, and Alaris equipment; Epic experience preferred
  • 12-hour variable shifts with a weekend rotation and on-call requirements (overnight per week and every 3rd weekend; 15-minute response time)
  • Floating required to Pre-Op, PACU, or Floor as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or compact state
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
  • Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma setting
  • Strong experience with Ortho-Trauma (ORIF, Ex fix, amputations), Neuro (Craniotomy, Spinal), Robotics (Da Vinci XI), and general surgical procedures
  • Surgical experience in a tertiary care center required
  • Experience with Pre-Op/PACU including ICU-level skills preferred
  • Traveler must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
  • Not accepting first-time travelers without prior approval
  • Former permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

  • Work collaboratively with a support team including RNs, First Assist, Surg Tech, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Leads, HUC, Scheduler, and anesthesia staff
  • Orientation is one week for all specialties
  • Sleep room is available in the Pre-Op/PACU area for on-call shifts
  • Facility provides scrubs and offers free parking
  • Required to work two of four major holidays as part of schedule
  • This facility is known to be very traveler friendly and often renews contracts

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,488/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$32,344
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$129,376
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,368/wk
Regular Hours
$38.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,368
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,488/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,239 - $2,488. The $2,488 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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