Stepdown RN
Sioux Falls, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Pulmonary RN for a stepdown unit requiring IMC skills and ACLS certification.

Details

• Work in a 30-bed medical surgical/8-bed progressive care Pulmonary stepdown unit within an acute, Level 1 trauma facility
• Patient population includes pneumonia, COPD, CHF, COVID-19, pulmonary embolism, and complex respiratory cases
• Perform oxygen therapy, IV medications, moderate sedation monitoring during bronchoscopies, chest tube and tracheostomy care, non-invasive and mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring
• Unit can flex up to 41 beds depending on COVID volume, including dedicated non-COVID and COVID wings
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 in Pulmonary Acute IMC, 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights for Med-Surg
• Uses Epic for documentation, Alaris pumps for IV fluids, and Acudose for medication dispensing
• Straight day shifts, 12-hour schedule, 36 hours per week
• Works every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating to other Med-Surg units required, with travelers prioritized for reassignment; IMC travelers float within IMC/MS, MS travelers remain in Med-Surg only

Requirements

• Active RN license (SD or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Specialty certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• IMC skill set required
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, oxygen titration, moderate sedation, telemetry, and Med-Surg patient care required
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a supportive, family-oriented Pulmonary unit focused on safe patient outcomes and clinical skill development
• 3-day unit orientation includes competency validation, online modules, preceptor-guided shifts, and POCT testing
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Badge in and out required at all times
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
• Candidates with prior employment at any Sanford Health facility must disclose this information, and must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role