RN Med Surg Telemetry Pulmonary
Sioux Falls, SD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a collaborative cardiopulmonary nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Travel RN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Care for a diverse adult patient population in a supportive acute-care environment while strengthening your telemetry, pulmonary, and progressive-care nursing skills. This South Dakota travel nursing opportunity offers collaboration with respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, physical therapists, and specialty providers. Sioux Falls is a welcoming, growing community known for scenic parks, accessible city amenities, and a vibrant quality of life.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry / Pulmonary Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care, Level I trauma environment
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; every other weekend and every other holiday
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Unit: 30-bed medical cardiopulmonary unit with an 8-bed progressive-care unit
• Charting and Equipment: Epic, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell
• Orientation: Structured competency validation, online learning, precepted unit experience, and a dedicated orientation shift

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact or South Dakota licensure as applicable
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry or acute-care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Strong telemetry and medical-surgical nursing skills
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, oxygen titration, and mechanical ventilation
• Competency with cardiac drips, including Cardizem and amiodarone, as well as heparin and Lasix infusions
• Experience with chest tubes, blood administration, arterial blood gas interpretation, central-line management, moderate sedation monitoring, and post-procedure care
• Intermediate or progressive-care experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management is preferred for assignment to the progressive-care unit
• BSN and specialty certification are preferred but not required
• Willingness to float to medical-surgical units as needed

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients with pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, and other complex cardiopulmonary conditions
• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and recognize changes in patient condition
• Manage oxygen therapy, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomies, chest tubes, intravenous medications, and cardiac drips
• Monitor patients receiving moderate sedation during bronchoscopies and other procedures
• Perform assessments, administer medications, manage lines and drains, and document care accurately in Epic
• Interpret ABG results and collaborate with pulmonary, internal medicine, hospitalist, and interdisciplinary teams
• Prioritize care, promote patient safety, support smooth transitions of care, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Float to designated medical-surgical units when reassigned to support departmental needs
• Advocate for patients and families while contributing to quality improvement, education, and a culture of teamwork

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry Travel RN contract and join a high-acuity healthcare team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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