TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105!
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