
Med/Surg | LPN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- LPN / LVN
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.67
- Weekly
- $1,500
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,000
- Contract length
- 8 weeks
- Start date
- October 11, 2026
This job pays about $41.67/hour — 64% above the median for LPN / LVN jobs in South Dakota ($25.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
LPN / LVN jobs in South Dakota right now
- 24 open LPN / LVN jobs in South Dakota from 3 agencies, 7 of them in Sioux Falls.
- Pay in these listings: $30.71 – $71.24/hour, median $49.32/hour.
- Typical LPN / LVN pay in South Dakota: $25.36/hour ($52,749/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($49.32/hour across 21 jobs).
Job description
Travel LPN Jobs – Medical-Surgical Night Shift in Sioux Falls, SD
Join a dedicated medical-surgical nursing team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for an 8-week travel LPN assignment with 12-hour night shifts and estimated weekly pay of $1,460–$1,540. Make a meaningful difference while helping patients recover and rebuild their independence.
Travel LPN Job Details
- Job Title: Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Healthcare Setting: On-site inpatient nursing unit
- Start Date: October 11, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 8 weeks, ending December 6, 2026
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460–$1,540
Sioux Falls offers an appealing blend of community charm and urban convenience, with scenic parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming atmosphere in one of South Dakota’s most vibrant cities. This medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity is a great fit for LPNs seeking South Dakota healthcare jobs in a supportive inpatient environment.
Travel LPN Job Requirements
- Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- At least 1 year of clinical experience in a medical-surgical or comparable inpatient setting
- Strong patient assessment, medication administration, clinical documentation, and direct patient-care skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Availability to work three scheduled 12-hour night shifts per week
- Commitment to compassionate, safe, and patient-centered nursing care
Medical-Surgical LPN Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient medical-surgical setting
- Monitor patient conditions, identify changes, and communicate concerns promptly to the registered nurse and healthcare team
- Administer medications and treatments within the scope of LPN practice
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, comfort measures, and patient education
- Collaborate with registered nurses, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and continuity of care throughout each shift
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel LPN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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.
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.