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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSioux Falls, SDTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$62.78
Weekly
$2,260
Yearly (full-time)
$117,520
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $62.78/hour — 67% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in South Dakota ($37.53/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.

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Job description

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Sioux Falls, SD

Join an acute-care nursing team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Work night shifts in a Level I Trauma setting while caring for patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Sioux Falls offers a welcoming, vibrant community with scenic parks, a walkable downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
  • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 18, 2027
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour straight night shifts
  • Schedule: Approximately three shifts per week; every other weekend and holiday rotation required
  • Patient Ratios: Typically 1:5–6 on nights
  • Charting: EPIC
  • Scrubs: Navy blue

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; candidates with a license in process may be considered
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and care-coordination skills
  • Ability to care for patients with a range of medical and telemetry needs
  • Willingness to float to comparable Med/Surg and Telemetry units as needed

Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing Responsibilities

  • Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
  • Monitor telemetry patients, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately
  • Coordinate care for patients with complex needs in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
  • Perform age-appropriate assessments and nursing interventions
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and document care accurately in EPIC
  • Educate patients and families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge needs
  • Delegate and supervise care appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes
  • Promote a safe, respectful environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and join our healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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