Travel RN - GI/Endoscopy

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a GI/Endoscopy and PACU position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and proficiency in advanced endoscopy procedures.

Details

• Hospital setting at a Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital with Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center designation
• Unit includes 4 Endoscopy rooms, 20 Pre-Op bays, and 14 PACU bays
• Patient population includes upper and lower endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy), advanced procedures (EUS, EBUS, ERCP), and pre/post-operative recovery including Phase I and Phase II PACU with some ICU-level care
• Patient ratios: Endoscopy 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity, PACU Phase II 1:2-3
• Charting system: Epic (required); equipment includes ION robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, Omnicell, and Alaris
• 8-hour variable shifts rotating through: 0630–1500, 0730–1600, 0830–1700, and 0900–1800
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• On-call required: one overnight weekday call shift (7p–7a) and every 3rd weekend on call with a 15-minute response time requirement
• Floating to Pre-Op, PACU, or floor as needed in a helping hands capacity; will not be floated to the Main OR as a primary RN
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 4 major holidays

Requirements

• Active RN license — SD state license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with Level I or Level II trauma experience required
• Proficiency in advanced endoscopy procedures including EUS, EBUS, and ERCP
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Anesthesia team provides 100% of sedation; RNs are not responsible for sedation administration
• Unit support includes RN/Endo Tech team of 6 and dedicated anesthesia coverage
• Orientation is approximately 1 week
• On-call sleep accommodations available in the Pre-Op/PACU area or break room couches when unit is closed
• Scrubs are provided by the facility; free parking is available on-site
• Time off requests require manager approval; low-census volunteer time off (without pay) may be available
• Former permanent staff must wait a minimum of 1 full year before returning to the facility as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position