Highlights

This facility operates multiple units, including an Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) units. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles.

Description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, flexible
Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Join our team at a 35-bed acute care facility located in the beautiful city of [City, State]. This facility operates multiple units, including an Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) units.

Unit Information

Emergency Room: 9 treatment spaces, including 8 beds and 1 hallway space
ICU: 4 beds
Med/Surg: 15 beds

Minimum Experience Required

A minimum of 1.5 years of acute care experience is needed. Candidates with Med/Surg experience may apply, while those with experience in ED or ICU will also be considered. First-time travelers are only accepted if they possess 2 or more years of experience.

Patient Populations

The facility serves patients of all ages across various medical conditions, including:

Sepsis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Alcohol Withdrawal (ETOH)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Trauma
Stroke

Patient Ratios

Emergency Room: 1:3-4
ICU: 1:1-2 (dependent on acuity/age)
Med/Surg: 1:5 (dependent on acuity/age)

Required Certifications

BLS
ACLS
TNCC
PALS
NIHSS (preferred)
CPI (preferred)

Required Education

Candidates must have completed a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing and must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South Dakota.

Skills Required

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills:

General Emergency Department experience
Critical care experience for ICU holds
Trauma experience
Complex wound care and dressing changes
Nursing assessments
Comfort in floating between ED, ICU, and Med/Surg units

Support on the Unit

Charge Nurse: Available (Hospital Coordinator)
Phlebotomy: Available
Resource Nurse: Same as charge nurse
Respiratory Therapy: Available
Hospitalist coverage with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support at night

Charting System

The facility uses EPIC for charting.

Orientation and Scheduling

Orientation: 2 days
Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
Holiday Expectations: Every other holiday
Time Off Approval: Up to 7 days approved, with a requirement to extend the contract for 1 week for every week missed

Other Notes

Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Free Parking: Yes

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19136159. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

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