Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic/Neurological Unit in Sioux Falls, SD

Position Overview

Join an acute-care medical-surgical team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to orthopedic and neurological patients in a Level I trauma setting, with supportive interdisciplinary collaboration and a typical night-shift ratio of 1:5–6. Gain valuable experience caring for a broad range of patient needs while enjoying Sioux Falls’ scenic parks, outdoor recreation, and convenient city amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing – Orthopedic/Neurological Unit
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour straight night shifts
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday
• Care Setting: Acute care, Level I trauma setting
• Charting System: Epic
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota or a compact state
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays
• Ability to float to medical-surgical or telemetry units within the nurse’s scope of practice
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and teamwork skills

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and follow-up.
• Perform age-appropriate patient assessments and deliver timely nursing interventions.
• Coordinate care for patients with routine and complex medical-surgical, orthopedic, and neurological needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with applicable standards and hospital policies.
• Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs.
• Delegate and supervise care appropriately within the scope of practice.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, families, colleagues, and visitors.
• Accurately document care and maintain patient confidentiality while using the Epic charting system.

Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team.

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.