PHP
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,543 per week
PHP, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
PHP 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: 09/22/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights, rotating
Employment Type:
Travel
Operating Room Nurse (Travel Assignment) Job 447138
Shift Schedule:
Monday & Tuesday: 12-hour Day Shifts
Wednesday: 12-hour Night Shift
Facility Overview
Operating Rooms:
12 total; 9 active Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pre-Op Bays:
20 PACU Bays:
14 Position Requirements
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma OR
Traveler Eligibility:
No first-time travelers
Must reside 100+ miles
from the facility
Former permanent staff must wait 1 year
before returning as a traveler
Patient Population
Surgical Specialties:
Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Podiatry, ENT
Recovery Phases:
Phase I & II PACU, including ICU-level care
Staffing Ratios
OR:
1:1 Pre-Op:
1:2 PACU Phase I:
1:1 or 1:2 (based on acuity) PACU Phase II:
1:2–3 Certifications & Education
Required Certifications:
BLS, ACLS
Licensure:
Active RN license through South Dakota Board of Nursing
Education:
Completion of an approved nursing program
Required Skills
OR Experience:
Ortho-Trauma (ORIF, external fixation, amputations) Neuro (craniotomy, spinal procedures) General and Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci XI) PACU/Pre-Op:
ICU-level skillset required
Team Support Structure
Surgical Team:
RN, First Assist, Surgical Tech, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Leads, HUC, Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, OR Techs (1 per case), Anesthesia
Pre-Op/PACU Team:
RN, Nurse Aide (6), Nurse Clinician, CRN (x3) Technology & Equipment
Charting System:
EPIC (notify if traveler lacks EPIC experience) Medication & Infusion:
Omnicell, Alaris
Floating Policy
May float to Pre-Op, PACU, or inpatient floor as needed (support role only) Orientation & Scheduling
Orientation:
1 week (facility + unit) Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd weekend (if applicable) Call Requirements:
One overnight call per week (7 PM–7 AM) Every 3rd weekend (Friday 3 PM–Monday 7 AM) Sleep room available in closed Pre-Op/PACU area 15-minute response time required
About PHP
At PHP, you are always the first focus! For us, it isn’t simply about hiring staff, it’s about building a solid family of healthcare professionals by expanding their premium employment opportunities, guiding them through every step of the process, and providing them with the highest compensation and best benefit packages in the industry. With over 20 years of experience, travel contracts in all 50 states and internationally, and many industry awards and recognitions, Premier Healthcare Professionals focuses on quality, not quantity. That is our commitment!
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
OR - Operating Room
Discipline:
RN
Start Date: 09/22/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights, rotating
Employment Type:
Travel
Operating Room Nurse (Travel Assignment) Job 447138
Shift Schedule:
Monday & Tuesday: 12-hour Day Shifts
Wednesday: 12-hour Night Shift
Facility Overview
Operating Rooms:
12 total; 9 active Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pre-Op Bays:
20 PACU Bays:
14 Position Requirements
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma OR
Traveler Eligibility:
No first-time travelers
Must reside 100+ miles
from the facility
Former permanent staff must wait 1 year
before returning as a traveler
Patient Population
Surgical Specialties:
Urology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Robotic Surgery, General Surgery, Podiatry, ENT
Recovery Phases:
Phase I & II PACU, including ICU-level care
Staffing Ratios
OR:
1:1 Pre-Op:
1:2 PACU Phase I:
1:1 or 1:2 (based on acuity) PACU Phase II:
1:2–3 Certifications & Education
Required Certifications:
BLS, ACLS
Licensure:
Active RN license through South Dakota Board of Nursing
Education:
Completion of an approved nursing program
Required Skills
OR Experience:
Ortho-Trauma (ORIF, external fixation, amputations) Neuro (craniotomy, spinal procedures) General and Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci XI) PACU/Pre-Op:
ICU-level skillset required
Team Support Structure
Surgical Team:
RN, First Assist, Surgical Tech, Nurse Clinician, CRN, Service Line Leads, HUC, Scheduler, Preference Card Analyst, OR Techs (1 per case), Anesthesia
Pre-Op/PACU Team:
RN, Nurse Aide (6), Nurse Clinician, CRN (x3) Technology & Equipment
Charting System:
EPIC (notify if traveler lacks EPIC experience) Medication & Infusion:
Omnicell, Alaris
Floating Policy
May float to Pre-Op, PACU, or inpatient floor as needed (support role only) Orientation & Scheduling
Orientation:
1 week (facility + unit) Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd weekend (if applicable) Call Requirements:
One overnight call per week (7 PM–7 AM) Every 3rd weekend (Friday 3 PM–Monday 7 AM) Sleep room available in closed Pre-Op/PACU area 15-minute response time required
About PHP
At PHP, you are always the first focus! For us, it isn’t simply about hiring staff, it’s about building a solid family of healthcare professionals by expanding their premium employment opportunities, guiding them through every step of the process, and providing them with the highest compensation and best benefit packages in the industry. With over 20 years of experience, travel contracts in all 50 states and internationally, and many industry awards and recognitions, Premier Healthcare Professionals focuses on quality, not quantity. That is our commitment!