Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

Location

• Sioux Falls, SD

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Night shifts, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on a 30-bed medical surgical and 8-bed progressive care unit with the ability to adapt to a larger capacity based on COVID volume.
• Manage patient conditions including pneumonia, COPD, heart failure, COVID-19, and pulmonary embolism, utilizing skills in oxygen therapy, IV medications, moderate sedation monitoring, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and mechanical ventilation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes and support a family-centered care environment.
• Document care using Epic and operate medical equipment such as Alaris pumps and Acudose medication systems.
• Support float assignments across medical-surgical units and provide flexible coverage as needed.
• Actively participate in unit-specific training and orientation to validate competencies related to telemetry and mechanical ventilation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license (SD or compact state license).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience with BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow oxygen, oxygen titration, telemetry, and moderate sedation.
• Ability to float across units; previous experience in medical-surgical and pulmonary care preferred.
• Must note if previously employed by Sanford Health; if so, end date must be at least 6 months prior to submission.
• Current badge-in/out at the facility and adherence to dress code of navy blue scrubs.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Specialty certifications such as Progressive Care Nursing or Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Experience with Epic documentation, Alaris pumps, and Acudose medication systems.
• Skilled in critical care procedures including mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, and tracheostomies.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and patient advocacy skills.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to develop critical care skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment recognized as a Magnet facility.
• Engage in value-driven teamwork, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development through certifications and leadership opportunities.
• Be part of a compassionate organization dedicated to health, healing, and comfort for diverse patient populations.

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