Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Surgical Services position in Rapid City, SD, requiring at least 2 years of Level 1 or 2 trauma OR experience and proficiency with robotic surgery systems.

Details

• Hospital-based OR setting with 10 operating rooms running Monday–Friday, 0700–1500, supported by 20 Pre-Op bays and 14 PACU bays
• Surgical patient population including Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Robotic, General, Podiatry, ENT, Gynecology, and Trauma cases
• 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
• EMR: Epic (candidates without Epic experience may still be considered with manager approval); Omnicell and Alaris also in use
• 8-hour variable shifts, 40 hours per week
• On-call required: ideally one overnight per week (1900–0700) and every 3rd weekend (Friday 1500–Monday 0700); schedule is subject to change based on department needs
• On-call sleep accommodations available in the Pre-Op/PACU area or break room; 15-minute response time required
• Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• Floating may be required to Endo and Pre-Op/PACU/Floor; if floated outside of peri-op services, role is in a helping-hands capacity

Requirements

• Active RN license — South Dakota license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center
• Proficiency in Ortho-Trauma procedures (ORIF, external fixation, amputations), Neuro (craniotomy, spinal), General Surgery, and Robotics (Da Vinci XI, SP, and DV5)
• Surgical experience in a tertiary care center required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform circulating and scrub roles across a diverse range of surgical specialties in a high-volume OR environment
• Support team includes RN/First Assist/Surgical Tech, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Leads, HUC, Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, OR Techs, and Anesthesia in the OR; Pre-Op/PACU team includes RNs, Nurse Aides, Nurse Clinician, and CRNs
• Orientation is approximately 1 week
• Coverage required for 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Time off requests require manager approval; low-census days may be taken voluntarily without pay
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available on site
• First-time travelers are not accepted without manager approval
• Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning as a travel nurse

American Traveler Job ID #P-710695. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.