Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,174 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Rapid City, South Dakota. The position starts October 19, 2026, lasts 16 weeks, and requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.
• Document medical history and check for patient allergies.
• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Monitor patients' emotional and physical well‑being.
• Advise patients and family on illnesses or injuries and plan long‑term care needs.
• Perform minor medical operations as directed.

Requirements

• Current ACLS, BLS, NIH, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care (ER) experience.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean, and stoop for extended periods; lift up to 20 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs when moving patients.
• Good stress‑coping skills and ability to relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

36 hours per week, 12‑hour rotating shifts; assignment duration 16 weeks, start date October 19, 2026.