Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Sioux Falls, SD

Preferred Experience / Skills IMC/progressive care nursing skills, including tracheostomy and ventilator management (candidates with these skills may be eligible to work in both the medical cardiopulmonary unit and the pulmonary acute IMC unit). Perform and monitor advanced nursing skills including oxygen therapy, IV medications and drips, cardiac monitoring, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive and mechanical ventilation .

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed medical cardiopulmonary unit and/or an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit, managing diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, CHF, and pulmonary embolism
• Perform and monitor advanced nursing skills including oxygen therapy, IV medications and drips, cardiac monitoring, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive and mechanical ventilation
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Heparin drips, and Lasix; perform blood administration and ABG interpretation
• Provide moderate sedation monitoring during bronchoscopies and deliver postoperative and central line management care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, and specialty providers
• Document patient care using the Epic charting system; utilize Alaris pumps for IV fluids and Omnicell for medication management

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of practice
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency in telemetry, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, and oxygen titration
• Experience with medical-surgical patient care including chest tubes, blood administration, and post-procedural care
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have an end date of at least 6 months prior to the start of this assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• IMC/progressive care nursing skills, including tracheostomy and ventilator management (candidates with these skills may be eligible to work in both the medical cardiopulmonary unit and the pulmonary acute IMC unit)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Specialty nursing certification
• Prior experience in a Magnet-designated facility

Why Join Us

• Work within a supportive, team-oriented cardiopulmonary unit that offers exposure to a diverse patient population and the opportunity to build foundational critical care skills including mechanical ventilation experience
• Structured orientation program with competency validation, preceptored shifts, and unit-specific training designed to set travel nurses up for success from day one