Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse- $2180 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience worked in the last 3 years.

• 3 months of Meditech experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a South Dakota license or compact license (required for submission).

• Local & travel allowed.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No previous experience allowed for Staff at Program: AMN Program - Avera Health and no current placement allowed at Program: AMN Program - Avera Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: Float experience does not count toward the unit experience requirement. Med/Surg and telemetry experience required.

Special Requests: No prior Avera or Sanford permanent employees.

Unit Details: Critical access hospital.

5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 10/31/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/24/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026. Number of holidays allowed off: 1

2 Charge/Lead references required

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• ONC (Orthopedic Nurse Certified)

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Intermediate AWHONN FHM (Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring) or the alternative certification Advanced AWHONN FHM

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: SD
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Orthopedic Nurse Certified, Trauma Nurse Core Course, Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring, Crisis Prevention Institute, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date: 2026-08-31
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3