Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location: Rapid City, SD, 57701
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: August 3, 2025
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Shift Schedule:
Night shift only, 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
3 consecutive shifts per week
Weekend call rotation every 3 weeks
On-Call: Night RN - No 11 PM - 7 AM call required; weekday call 11 PM - 7 AM about every 2-3 weeks for others
Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekend call every 3 weeks
Pay Details
Rate: Local $63/hour = Gross weekly $2268 and Travelers $35/hour on W2 and $1200/36 hours (Per Diem)= Gross weekly $2460
Job Description
As a Registered Nurse in the PACU at Rapid City Hospital, you will provide critical care to patients recovering from anesthesia across PreOp, PACU, and Phase II units. Your responsibilities include:
- Caring for infants through geriatric patients (primarily adults) recovering from surgery
- Managing patients on ventilators, hemodynamic drips, and other critical care equipment
- Preparing and discharging Endoscopy patients (no intraoperative Endo work)
- IV insertion, epidural/PCA set-up, blood transfusions, and moderate sedation monitoring
- Providing care with a strong focus on critical thinking and multi-tasking
- Supporting unit workflow alongside CNAs, charge nurses, and clinical resources
- Using EPIC electronic charting and Omnicell medication systems
Requirements
Licensure/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license approved by South Dakota Board of Nursing
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Experience:
- Minimum 1.5 years RN experience required
- Must have Critical Care/ICU experience including ventilator and hemodynamic drip management
- No first-time travelers accepted
Education:
Completion of an approved nursing education program
Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan
• Overtime eligibility
• Referral bonuses
• Dedicated recruiter support