Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) and Obstetrics | Chamberlain, SD

Seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week acute-care assignment supporting Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics units in Chamberlain, South Dakota. This South Dakota travel nursing opportunity offers competitive weekly pay and the chance to expand your clinical experience across two patient-care settings.

Join a collaborative acute-care team and care for a diverse patient population while enjoying Chamberlain’s welcoming small-town atmosphere, scenic Missouri River surroundings, and convenient access to South Dakota regional attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Chamberlain, South Dakota
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,400–$2,530
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care; Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Weekly Hours: Approximately 36–48 hours per week, based on the unit schedule
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Call: Three call shifts required during the assignment
• Float Expectations: May float between Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics units
• Documentation: Electronic health record charting
• Orientation: Department-specific training in Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics workflows, along with electronic charting training

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure in South Dakota
• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• At least 6 months of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the past year
• At least 6 months of recent Obstetrics nursing experience within the past year
• Ability to work independently in an acute-care environment and safely manage Medical-Surgical patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the start date
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the start date
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on unit responsibilities
• Willingness to comply with unit dress code and identification badge procedures

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics settings
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes
• Care for Medical-Surgical patients while managing assignments based on census and acuity
• Support obstetric patients and newborn-related care within the nurse’s scope, training, and competency
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in the electronic health record
• Float between Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics units as assigned
• Participate in rotating day and night shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and required call shifts
• Promote patient education, safety, dignity, and continuity of care throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Chamberlain, South Dakota, and bring your Medical-Surgical and Obstetrics experience to a collaborative acute-care 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.