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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Chamberlain, South Dakota

Apply now for a Travel Emergency Room RN opportunity in Chamberlain, South Dakota, supporting acute-care Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical patients on a 13-week nursing contract. This assignment is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse who is confident in fast-paced emergency care and comfortable providing compassionate care across multiple settings.

Located along the scenic Missouri River, Chamberlain offers a welcoming South Dakota community with beautiful prairie landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Location: Chamberlain, South Dakota
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical unit
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts, including day and night assignments
• Schedule: Approximately 36–48 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Call Requirement: Three call shifts during the 13-week contract
• Unit Details: Approximately 25 rooms; Medical-Surgical nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 3:1 to 4:1 depending on census and acuity
• Floating: Between the Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical units
• Orientation and Training: Approximately 8 hours of orientation, plus department-specific training in the Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical unit
• Charting: Electronic medical record and automated medication-dispensing systems
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs without logos

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in South Dakota
• At least 2 years of professional Registered Nurse experience
• At least 6 months of recent Emergency Room nursing experience and 6 months of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the past year
• Ability to function independently in the Emergency Room and care for up to 5 patients in a Medical-Surgical setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, which may be completed onsite with approval
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills

Travel Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, stabilize, and provide ongoing nursing care to patients presenting to the Emergency Room
• Provide comprehensive Medical-Surgical nursing care, including medication administration, patient assessments, monitoring, and education
• Prioritize care effectively in a dynamic acute-care environment while responding to changes in patient condition
• Safely care for Medical-Surgical patients within the typical 3:1 to 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Float between the Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical unit according to staffing and patient-care needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment and support positive patient outcomes
• Participate in rotating day and night shifts, every other weekend and holiday coverage, and required call shifts

Apply now for this South Dakota travel nursing opportunity and join an acute-care healthcare team in Chamberlain!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.