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$2,760/wk
Travel RN - Operating Room
Rapid City, South Dakota
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 2 days ago
Shift
Variable, 4x10hrs
Hours
40 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
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Position is in Surgical Services covering OR, Pre-Op, and PACU in a hospital setting
  • 12 ORs, with 9 running Monday through Friday from 0700-1500, and support areas including 20 Pre-Op bays and 14 PACU bays
  • Serves a surgical patient population including Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Robotic, General, Podiatry, and ENT cases
  • OR nurse to patient ratio is 1:1; Pre-Op is 1:2; PACU Phase I is 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity; PACU Phase II is 1:2-3
  • Uses Epic for charting, with Omnicell and Alaris equipment; Epic experience preferred
  • Scheduled 10-hour variable shifts, with weekend rotation and on-call requirements including one overnight per week and every third weekend
  • Floating may occur to Pre-Op, PACU, or Floor as needed as helping hands

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license with South Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact eligibility
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Completion of an approved nursing education program required
  • Minimum of 2 years of OR experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma setting required
  • Tertiary care center surgical experience required, including Ortho-Trauma (e.g., ORIF, Ex fix, Amputations), Neuro (Craniotomy, Spinal), General, and Robotics (DaVinci XI)
  • ICU skillset needed for PACU duties
  • Must live more than 100 miles from the facility; local travelers within 100 miles are not eligible
  • Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as travelers

Additional Information

  • Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing in the OR, as well as Pre-Op and PACU patient care as needed
  • Unit support includes RN/First Assist, Surgery Techs, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Leads, HUC, Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, and Anesthesia team
  • One week of facility and unit orientation provided for all specialties
  • Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays
  • A sleep room is available in Pre-Op/PACU during call shifts, with break room couches provided
  • Scrubs are provided, and free parking is available
  • Travelers are not considered if this is their first assignment unless special approval is given
  • The facility is traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel 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
$2,760/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$35,880
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$143,520
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,640/wk
Regular Hours
$41.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,640
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,760/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,484 - $2,760. The $2,760 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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