Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,523 per week in Rapid City, SD
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Rapid City, SD
Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,523 per week Shift Information: Nights
- 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
3/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Rapid City, South Dakota,
57701! Job Title: Registered Nurse - OR Profession: Registered
Nurse Specialty: Surgical Services Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12
Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: 2 years of OR Level 1
or 2 trauma experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications:
BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Experience in Ortho-Trauma, Neuro, General,
and Robotics surgical procedures Description: This position is for
a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room on night shifts. The
scheduled shifts will run Thursday to Saturday for 12 hours each
night. The surgical services unit includes 12 operating rooms with
varied case loads. Experience in Level 1 or 2 trauma is required.
Candidates must not have any conflicts, as first-time travelers are
not accepted. Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the
facility. Permanent staff must wait one full year to return as
travelers. Patient types include surgical cases in urology, neuro,
ortho, robotic, general, podiatry, and ENT. Pre- and post-recovery
phases include some ICU-level care as needed. Patient ratios are
1:1 in the OR, and 1:2 in Pre-Op and PACU Phase II, varying based
on acuity. Required skills include surgical experience in a
tertiary care center and pre-op/PACU experience with ICU skills.
Support on the unit includes a mix of surgical staff roles. The
charting system used is EPIC; experience is preferred. RNs may
float as needed across Pre-Op, PACU, or floor areas. There is a
weekend rotation, ideally including one overnight call per week and
every third weekend. There may be expectations for holiday coverage
around major holidays. Time off requests should be communicated to
the manager for approval. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing 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
healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and
procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the
importance of compliance and the rationale behind different
policies. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges,
fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing
becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career
but also your character. Travel nurses may find themselves in
challenging situations that require effective crisis management.
This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings
and disaster response teams. Travel nursing exposes you to various
healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts.
Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and
career advancement opportunities. Requirements Required for
Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam
29432603EXPTEMP
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