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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 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 ACLS certification and IMC skills in a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital.

Details

• Works in a 30 bed medical-surgical and 8 bed progressive care stepdown unit in a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital
• Unit flexes up to 41 beds depending on COVID volume across multiple wings
• Patient population includes pneumonia, COPD, CHF, COVID-19, pulmonary embolism, and complex respiratory cases
• Care involves oxygen therapy, IV medications, moderate sedation monitoring during bronchoscopies, chest tubes, tracheostomies, non-invasive and mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:3 for IMC RNs, 1:4-5 on day shifts, and 1:5-6 on night shifts for Med-Surg
• Rotating day/night 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Acudose medication dispensing system
• Floating to other Med-Surg units required, with travelers prioritized for reassignment
• IMC travelers work in both IMC and Med-Surg units, while Med-Surg travelers work in Med-Surg only

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• IMC skill set required
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, oxygen titration, moderate sedation, and telemetry required
• Medical-surgical patient care experience required
• Specialty certification preferred
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring, medication administration, and post-operative care for pulmonary and respiratory patients
• Three-day unit orientation including competency validation, online modules, preceptor shadowing, and POCT testing
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must badge in and out at the facility
• Clinicians with prior employment at any Sanford Health facility must disclose this for review; rehire eligibility requires an end date at least 6 months prior to submission
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Local candidates may be accepted depending on unit and department needs