Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City Regional Hospital

$2,252/week

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Certification details

Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS
Certification/Documentation may include: CPR, Hep B, HIPAA, License Verification, Medication Exam, MMR, TB Testing, TDAP, Varicella

Job details

General Information
Beds: 12 OR’s – 9 ran Mon-Fri 0700-1500, will taper down throughout the day
20 Pre-Op bays
14 PACU bays
Patient Types: Surgical (Urology/Neuro/Ortho/Robotic/General/Podiatry/ENT), Pre and Post Recovery (Phase I and Phase II) with some ICU level care needed.
Patient Ratios: OR 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I - 1:1 or 1:2, based on acuity, PACU Phase II - 1:2-3

Job requirements

Required Experience: 2 years of OR – Level 1 or 2 trauma experience
First-time traveler approval required
Travelers must live >100 miles away from facility
Permanent staff wait 1 full year to return as a traveler
Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS
Required Education: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Skills required: RN: Ortho-Trauma (ORIF, Ex fix, Amputations), Neuro (Craniotomy, Spinal), General, Robotics (Davinci XI), Surgical experience in a tertiary care center, Pre-Op/PACU (to include ICU skillset in PACU)

Schedule information

Shift Details: Weekend rotation – If position is posted as weekend only and on-call, every 3rd weekend
Call: Ideally, one overnight per week 7p-7a and every 3rd weekend Fri 1500 – Mon 0700; subject to change as needs change within the department
Holiday Expectations: 2/4 major holidays
Time off approval process

Unit specific information

Support on the Unit: Surgery - RN/First Assist/Surg Tech, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Lead x2, HUC, Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, OR Techs x 1/case, Anesthesia
Support on the Unit: Pre-Op/PACU - RN/Nurse Aide (6), Nurse Clinician, CRN x 3
Charting System/Equipment: EPIC (notify if there is no EPIC experience), Omnicell, Alaris
Floating: RN: As needed (PreOp/PACU/Floor) – if floated out of peri-op services, will be as helping hands
Orientation: All specialties - 1 week
Other notes: Scrub Color provided, Free Parking

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Cost of Living

Rapid City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 16°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Rapid City, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Rapid City is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and plenty of parking.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Rapid City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Rapid City offers a variety of activities, including numerous restaurants offering local and international cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, sports events, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.

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