Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,200 to $2,404 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Care Career Pay: $2,200 to $2,404 per week Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Care Career to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Travel PACU RN – Rapid City, SD ID: 353317 Start: Oct 13, 2025 Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Variable (Days or Nights) Weekly Pay: $2404 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701 Unit Details: Beds: 24 Pre-Op/Phase 2, 19 PACU Patient Types: Infants through geriatric (mostly adults), Endo prep/discharge, trauma, elective/ambulatory cases Ratios: Pre-Op 1:2–3 | PACU 1:1–2 | Phase 2 1:2–4 (acuity dependent) Float: PreOp, PACU, Endo prep/discharge, Phase 2 Orientation: 1 week rotation (PreOp, PACU, Phase II, Endo) Support: CNAs, charge nurses, RT team, anesthesia/CRNA, phlebotomy/lab, resource nurses available Scheduling: Options: • Days/Variable: 3x12s, shifts between 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM • Nights: 3x12s, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (scheduled in a row) Call: Required (every 2–3 weeks, varies by shift). Response time 15 minutes. Sleep room available. Weekend Rotation: Call teams rotate every 3 weeks Holiday Rotation: On-call, 2 holidays per year required RTO: Manager approval; not permitted during first 3 weeks of August (Sturgis Bike Rally) Other Info: Scrub Color: Navy Blue Free Parking: Garage available Number of Positions: 1 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Requirements Requirements: Active RN license in South Dakota/ Compact License Accepted Minimum 1.5 years of PACU/critical care experience (no first-time travelers) BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required EPIC EMR experience preferred (approval needed if no prior experience) Critical care competencies: hemodynamic drips, ventilated patients, IV insertion, blood transfusion initiation, moderate sedation monitoring, critical thinking 28449783EXPTEMP

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