GHR Healthcare 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: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Rapid City, South Dakota
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Rapid City, South Dakota (zip code 57701). Join a leading acute care surgical hospital and collaborate with an expert surgical team in a state-of-the-art facility. This travel nursing job offers the perfect blend of professional growth and the scenic beauty of South Dakota’s Black Hills region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Location: Rapid City, SD (zip: 57701) – South Dakota healthcare jobs
- Facility Setting: Acute Care Surgical Hospital
- Start Date: December 8, 2025
- End Date: March 9, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 10-hour days with on-call rotation
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,420 - $2,600
- Unit Details: 11 operating room suites, 1 GI suite; 30-50 surgical cases daily
- Dress Code: Scrubs provided (Ceil Blue)
- Charting System: EPIC electronic health records
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active SD or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 3 years of recent experience as an OR Circulating RN
- Strong orthopedic experience required (total joints, arthroscopy)
- Experience with robotics (MAKO robot highly preferred)
- Experience with spine, foot and ankle, hand, and ORIF procedures
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association required)
- Experience with general, ENT, GYN, and plastics cases preferred
- Ability to badge in/out and comply with hospital protocols
- At least 1 year of overall nursing experience required
Key Responsibilities for OR RN
- Circulate in the operating room, focusing on orthopedic and surgical procedures
- Assist with total joint replacements, MAKO robotic surgeries, arthroscopies, spine, foot and ankle, hand, and ORIF cases
- Support additional surgical specialties including general surgery, ENT, gynecology, and plastics
- Operate advanced surgical equipment, including the MAKO robot
- Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC EHR
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes
- Adhere to all safety, compliance, and infection control standards
Discover the unique opportunities of Rapid City nursing jobs—enjoy outdoor adventures, the vibrant local arts scene, and proximity to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #431804. 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: OR
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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