Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,400 per week

About the role

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse position located in a critical access hospital setting. This role involves providing care alongside a team of skilled healthcare professionals in a dynamic environment. The ER nurse will perform a variety of procedures including IV starts, Foley catheter placements, and other typical RN responsibilities, utilizing equipment such as EPIC, Philips central monitor/telemetry, and Lifepak 15.

The position requires flexibility to float across departments, with a focus on delivering quality patient care during night shifts. The ER RN works alongside another RN to care for patients in med/surg, outpatient, and emergency department units. The unit has 10 patient rooms, with an average of 4 patients daily, and staffing typically includes two RNs with a PCT or LPN as a third team member. The nurse-to-patient ratio averages between 1:2 and 1:3, with a maximum of 1:6.

Dress code is navy scrubs. Orientation can be tailored with up to a week of training, including working at least a day and night shift. Flexibility on charge nurse responsibilities is appreciated, with expected capability to function in ER. Floating to other units may be required.

Schedule

• Night shifts, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Assignment duration: 13 weeks (09/08/2026 to 12/08/2026)

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in a critical access hospital setting
• Perform procedures such as IV starts and Foley catheter placements
• Work as charge nurse or float to multiple units/departments as needed
• Utilize equipment including EPIC, Philips central monitor/telemetry, and Lifepak 15

Requirements

• Active compact or South Dakota state RN license
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Ability to work in ER as charge nurse or capable of floating to multiple units/departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Access Hospital experience
• Epic experience

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits