Travel Nurse RN - PACU/Pre-Post Op - $2,314 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Pay Information $2,314 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - PACU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: PreOp-PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Variable Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1.5 years of nursing experience required. License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Critical care experience and competencies with ICU cases, including hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients. Comfort and proficiency in preoperative, recovery, and discharge processes. Ability to care for boarded patients if hospital capacity is full. Competencies in IV insertion, ventilator training, epidural/PCA setup/initiation, blood product transfusions, and moderate sedation administration and monitoring. Description: The position requires a nurse to work in a unit that accommodates a diverse patient population, including infants and geriatrics. Nurses are expected to provide care for ambulatory/elective and acute care/trauma patients. Patient ratios are 1:2-3 in Pre-Op, 1:1 or 1:2 in PACU, and 1:2-4 in Phase 2, with variations based on patient acuity, airway presence, and comorbidities. Staffing support includes certified nursing assistants and charge nurses available during shifts. All nurses are trained in IV insertion, and additional support is available from resource teams as needed. Nurses may be floated between various departments based on staffing needs. General facility orientation and department-specific training will take place. Weekend call rotations and holiday shifts are part of the job requirements. Time off requests must be approved by management, with specific blackout periods identified. The environment emphasizes teamwork and collaborative patient care. 27948007EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting.

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