American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a dual-role Home Health and Hospice position in the Rapid City, SD area, requiring a valid SD or Compact RN license and at least 1.5 years of home health experience.
Details
- Dual-role position serving both Home Health and Hospice patients in a field-based setting
- Three primary service areas covered: Rapid City (up to 80 miles outside the city), Custer/Hill City, and Hot Springs — specific area assignment will be discussed during the interview
- Typical caseload is 5–6 routine patients per day plus approximately 2 admissions per day, with each RN managing a shared panel of 20–25 patients alongside an LPN, seeing each patient approximately once per week
- Each RN is paired with an LPN, with designated Case Managers per region and a Clinical Resource Nurse available for support
- CNA support is provided directly to patients in the home; nurse is responsible for lab draws, IV therapy, and vascular access in the home setting
- Charting is performed in Epic Remote
- Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
- Weekend rotation required every third weekend for day shifts
- One 12-hour on-call shift per week required (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
- Holiday coverage is expected and will be discussed during the interview
- No floating required
- Free parking available
Requirements
- Active RN license — South Dakota (SD) or Compact state license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Valid driver's license required; must be able to drive at night
- Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
- Home health and/or hospice experience required
- Proficiency with OASIS documentation required
- Clinical skills required include: wound care, wound VACs, PICC line dressing changes, port access, IV infusions, catheter insertion, drain management, and infection control practices
- Familiarity with hospice philosophy required
- Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- First-time travelers will be considered if they have relevant home health and/or hospice experience
- Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning to this facility as a traveler
- Orientation is conducted in the field; the office is located in the basement of the hospice house
- Training and support are available for the dual home health/hospice role
- Scrub color is flexible — any color scrubs or business casual attire is acceptable
American Traveler Job ID #P-733336. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Home Health
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.