American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Webster, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a combined Emergency Room and Med/Surg role in a critical access hospital with night shifts and multiple certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a critical access hospital setting with a combined ER and Med/Surg unit
• Care for med/surg, outpatient, and emergency department patients
• 10 patient rooms with an average patient load of 4 per day
• Nurse to patient ratio typically 1:2 or 1:3, never exceeding 1:6
• Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and every other weekend required
• Travelers float daily between med/surg, outpatient, and ER departments
• Equipment used includes Epic EMR, Philips central monitor/telemetry, and Lifepak 15
• Epic charting experience is preferred
• RNs provide patient care in both the ER and Med/Surg areas and may serve as charge nurse in the ER
• Expect typical RN procedures such as IV starts and catheter care
• Staffing usually consists of 2 RNs plus either a PCT or LPN
• Navy scrubs required
• Orientation can be tailored up to one week and includes both day and night shifts
• All clinicians must badge in and out when at the facility
• RNs must be flexible to float between units as needed
• Local candidates within 80 miles are accepted but subject to an adjusted pay rate
• Applicants with previous Sanford Health employment must have at least a 6-month gap prior to consideration

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience with at least 2 years in ER and 2 years in Med/Surg
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Critical access hospital experience preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-641075. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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