Central Resource Pool ICU RN
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls

Job Opportunity: RN - Central Resource Pool

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 30-bed medical-surgical unit plus 8-bed progressive care unit (IMC trained)
• Patient diagnoses include pneumonia, COPD, CHF, COVID-19, pulmonary embolism, and complex respiratory cases
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, moderate sedation monitoring, chest tubes, tracheostomies, postoperative care, non-invasive ventilation, and cardiac monitoring
• Patient length of stay: ~4 days (medical-surgical), ~9 days (acute care)
• Diverse patient population with supportive family culture

Equipment & Documentation

• Epic electronic health record system
• Alaris pumps for IV fluids
• Acudose medication dispensing system

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume at least general RN experience with critical care skills
• Skills: Bipap, Cpap, Heated High Flow, Oxygen titration, Moderate Sedation, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical patient care
• Licensure: RN license in South Dakota or compact state required
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; specialty certification preferred

Schedule & Shifts

• Shift options: Straight nights, rotating shifts, or blocked scheduling (1 week orientation, 7 weeks days, 6 weeks nights)
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating: Yes, travelers float to med-surg units first and may be reassigned to other departments

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Progressive Care (IMC): 1:3
• Medical-Surgical: 1:4-5 on day shifts, 1:5-6 on night shifts

Orientation & Training

• Day 1: Competency validation on telemetry and mechanical ventilation with nurse educators
• Day 2: Unit shift with preceptor including patient care, unit tour, and testing
• Day 3: 12-hour shift on unit

Additional Information

• Nurses collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and specialty providers
• Emphasis on patient safety, critical thinking, time management, and patient care prioritization
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in committees (Patient Experience, Performance Improvement, Leadership, Clinical Reasoning, Research, Ethics, Service Excellence)
• Encouragement for board certifications such as ACLS, Progressive Care Nursing, or Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Supportive team culture aligned with organizational mission and values

Summary

This position offers a dynamic critical care nursing experience in a well-supported environment with a focus on respiratory and medical-surgical patient care. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and floating, strong clinical skills in critical care interventions, and active collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.