TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / Pulmonary & Progressive Care
Location
Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shifts | Every other weekend and every other holiday required | Straight nights, rotating shifts, or blocked scheduling available
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient-centered care on a combined medical-surgical and progressive care unit serving diagnoses including pneumonia, COPD, CHF, pulmonary embolism, and complex respiratory conditions
- Perform and monitor oxygen therapy, IV medications, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, moderate sedation during bronchoscopies, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
- Utilize unit equipment including Epic for documentation, Alaris pumps for IV fluids, and Acudose for medication administration
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and specialty providers
- Maintain cardiac monitoring and telemetry oversight in accordance with unit protocols
- May be reassigned to Med-Surg float units as needed; travelers are prioritized for reassignment when floating occurs
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in South Dakota or a compact state
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Proficiency in BiPAP, CPAP, Heated High Flow, oxygen titration, moderate sedation, telemetry, and medical-surgical patient care
- All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility; navy blue scrubs required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Specialty nursing certification (e.g., Progressive Care Nursing or Medical-Surgical Nursing)
- Prior experience in an IMC or step-down/progressive care setting
- Familiarity with Epic EMR
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and complex respiratory patient populations
Why Join Us
- Work within a structured orientation program that includes competency validation, precepted shifts, and online modules to support a smooth transition into the unit
- Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values clinical excellence, professional development, and patient safety across a diverse and dynamic respiratory care environment