RN: ER

Job Description:

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department of a busy Level 2 trauma center located in Rapid City, South Dakota. This contract offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you’ll manage a diverse patient population, including neonates, geriatrics, and critically ill trauma patients. Expect to see over 150 patients daily, from minor issues to life-threatening emergencies such as strokes, sepsis, and severe trauma cases. Your role will involve triage, critical thinking, and prioritization, with an emphasis on evidence collection for sexual assault cases, in collaboration with expert resource support. The shift structure varies, with potential to work day or night shifts during a 13-week assignment, giving you a chance to experience all facets of emergency care in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Weather:

Expect typically mild and pleasant weather around this time, with warm days and cool evenings. Summer months can bring occasional thunderstorms, offering a refreshing change of scenery and the chance to enjoy the outdoors.

Fun Things To Do:

• Historic downtown exploration – Enjoy shopping, dining, and cultural sites.
• Black Hills scenic drive – Take a day trip to see Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park.
• Badlands National Park – Experience breathtaking landscapes and unique geological formations on a day trip.
• Deer Mountain Sky Carousel – Catch a lively show or festival in the area.
• Bear Country USA – Visit this wildlife park for animal encounters and family fun.

Job Specifics:

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Shift: Variable shifts between 0630-0700, including days and nights

Duration: 13 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week