Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Home Health/Hospice RN with a SD or compact RN license to provide dual-role field care in Rapid City.
Details
- Field-based home health and hospice position serving patients in their homes
- Dual role providing both home health and hospice care with training and support provided
- Routine caseload of 5-6 patients per day with approximately 2 admissions per day
- Works alongside an LPN managing a combined caseload of 20-25 patients, seeing each patient once per week
- Uses Epic Remote charting system
- Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Weekend rotation required every third weekend
- On-call required, up to one 12-hour call shift per week
- No floating required
Requirements
- Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
- Current BLS certification required
- Valid driver's license required
- Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
- Experience with OASIS, hospice philosophy, and infection control practices required
- Skilled in wound vac management, wound care, PICC line dressing changes, port access, IV infusions, drain management, and catheter insertion
- Ability to draw labs in the home setting
- Ability to drive at night required
- Strong critical thinking skills required
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive home health and hospice nursing care in the field
- CNA support is provided to patients in the home
- Clinical Resource Nurse and Designated Case Managers available per region
- Nurse independently performs phlebotomy and IV/VAT services in the home
- Orientation takes place in the field with an office base located in Rapid City, SD
- Will work scheduled shifts on holidays that fall on weekdays
- Scrub color is flexible, business casual dress also acceptable
- Free parking available
- First-time travelers considered if they have home health and hospice experience
- Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility
- Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler
- Facility is known for being very traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts
American Traveler Job ID #P-737509. 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: Travel RN - Home Health
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
