Travel ER RN - $2,071 per week

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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team in a 35-bed acute care facility located in City, State . The role will require flexibility to float between the Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Med/Surg units.

Unit Information

• Emergency Room (ER): 9 treatment spaces (8 beds and 1 hallway space)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 4 beds
• Med/Surg: 15 beds

Patient Types

The RN will provide care for patients of all ages, including those with conditions such as sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), alcohol withdrawal (ETOH), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), myocardial infarction (MI), trauma, and stroke.

Patient Ratios

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

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years in acute care Med/Surg; ED or ICU experience is accepted.
• Travelers: Must have at least 2 years of experience and reside more than 100 miles from the facility.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS are required; NIHSS and CPI certifications are preferred.
• Education: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a Board of Nursing; must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota.

Skills Required

• General experience in the Emergency Department
• Critical care experience for ICU holds
• Trauma experience
• Complex wound care and dressing changes
• Proficient in nursing assessments
• Ability to work in all care areas including ER, ICU, and Med/Surg

Support on the Unit

• IV/V team available
• Charge nurse (Hospital Coordinator)
• Resource nurse functions as charge nurse
• Respiratory Therapy support
• Hospitalist with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) coverage at night

Charting System

Experience with EPIC charting is required.

Orientation

The orientation period consists of 2 days to ensure comprehensive training.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Holiday expectations: every other holiday
• Time off requests can be approved up to 7 days; travelers must extend their contract by 1 week for every week of leave taken.

Dress Code

Scrub color is navy blue.

Additional Information

Free parking is provided for all staff members.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . 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.