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Registered Nurse Per Diem Jobs in South Dakota

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in South Dakota

We currently offer 25 of the best RN travel jobs in South Dakota RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like De Smet, Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $35 to $79 per hour. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently De Smet with a position for a Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN) – ER at $79 per hour.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in South Dakota is Jan 6, 2025 for a Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN) – ER role at $79 per hour. The latest start date for an RN job is Jan 6, 2025 for a Telemetry Nurse (TELE RN) – Tele role at $41 per hour. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, South Dakota is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in South Dakota with Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 25 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in the state of South Dakota. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Sioux Falls.
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU RN)
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
PACU RN's monitor post-operation vital signs, levels of consciousness, and assure patients safely wake from anesthesia after surgery. PACU RN’s treat pain, nausea, and other patient post-op symptoms, and any side effects of anesthesia. PACU RN’s work in the post-Anesthesia care unit at a hospital; can also be known as the recovery room. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CPAN and PALS are often required
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU RN)
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
PACU RN's monitor post-operation vital signs, levels of consciousness, and assure patients safely wake from anesthesia after surgery. PACU RN’s treat pain, nausea, and other patient post-op symptoms, and any side effects of anesthesia. PACU RN’s work in the post-Anesthesia care unit at a hospital; can also be known as the recovery room. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CPAN and PALS are often required
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
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Highest Paying Jobs in Pierre, SD

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Pierre.
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Telemetry Nurse (TELE RN)
  • Pierre, South Dakota – 57501
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
Telemetry RN’s monitor patients’ vital signs by reading and analyzing an electrocardiogram, or another life sign-measuring device. Tele RN’s are required for post-ICU care. Tele RN’s monitor critically ill patients: most are cardiac cases.  Tele RN’s typically work in a hospital setting. Tele RN’s care for patients who are out of the ICU, but need their vital signs monitored closely (after surgery, for example). Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and TELE are often required
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Telemetry Nurse (TELE RN)
  • Pierre, South Dakota – 57501
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
Telemetry RN’s monitor patients’ vital signs by reading and analyzing an electrocardiogram, or another life sign-measuring device. Tele RN’s are required for post-ICU care. Tele RN’s monitor critically ill patients: most are cardiac cases.  Tele RN’s typically work in a hospital setting. Tele RN’s care for patients who are out of the ICU, but need their vital signs monitored closely (after surgery, for example). Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and TELE are often required
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Med/Tele – Medical Telemetry
  • Pierre, South Dakota – 57501
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
In the telemetry unit of a hospital, patients are often in critical condition and need constant monitoring and care. Telemetry nurses review data from special equipment to track a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vitals.
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Med/Tele – Medical Telemetry
  • Pierre, South Dakota – 57501
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
In the telemetry unit of a hospital, patients are often in critical condition and need constant monitoring and care. Telemetry nurses review data from special equipment to track a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vitals.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Aberdeen, SD

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Aberdeen.
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Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Aberdeen, South Dakota – 57401
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and CRRT are often required
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Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Aberdeen, South Dakota – 57401
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and CRRT are often required
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Long Term Care Nurse (SNF/LTC RN)
  • Aberdeen, South Dakota – 57401
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
Long Term Care RN services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury, or they may be required over the long term for patients who need care on a frequent or around-the-clock basis due to a chronic medical condition. Examples of skilled nursing services include wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, physical therapy, and monitoring of vital signs and medical equipment. LTC RN’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
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Long Term Care Nurse (SNF/LTC RN)
  • Aberdeen, South Dakota – 57401
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
Long Term Care RN services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury, or they may be required over the long term for patients who need care on a frequent or around-the-clock basis due to a chronic medical condition. Examples of skilled nursing services include wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, physical therapy, and monitoring of vital signs and medical equipment. LTC RN’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Mitchell, SD

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Mitchell.
per diem
Long Term Care Nurse (SNF/LTC RN)
  • Mitchell, South Dakota – 57301
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
Long Term Care RN services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury, or they may be required over the long term for patients who need care on a frequent or around-the-clock basis due to a chronic medical condition. Examples of skilled nursing services include wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, physical therapy, and monitoring of vital signs and medical equipment. LTC RN’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
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Long Term Care Nurse (SNF/LTC RN)
  • Mitchell, South Dakota – 57301
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
Long Term Care RN services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury, or they may be required over the long term for patients who need care on a frequent or around-the-clock basis due to a chronic medical condition. Examples of skilled nursing services include wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, physical therapy, and monitoring of vital signs and medical equipment. LTC RN’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Yankton, SD

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Yankton.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Yankton, South Dakota – 57078
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
A Registered Nurse is a healthcare professional who has graduated with a nursing degree and passed an exam called the NCLEX. A nurse must also hold a license in the state they want to work in. RN's administer hands-on patient care such as: care of sick patients, diagnostics tests, help doctors in procedures and surgeries, provide emotional support to patients and families, and administer medication and much more!
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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Yankton, South Dakota – 57078
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
A Registered Nurse is a healthcare professional who has graduated with a nursing degree and passed an exam called the NCLEX. A nurse must also hold a license in the state they want to work in. RN's administer hands-on patient care such as: care of sick patients, diagnostics tests, help doctors in procedures and surgeries, provide emotional support to patients and families, and administer medication and much more!
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Statistics on RN Jobs in South Dakota

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in South Dakota. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in South Dakota?

A Registered Nurse nurse in South Dakota can make an average of $43 per hour.

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How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in South Dakota?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in South Dakota can make an average of $41 per hour based on recent job availability.

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How much does a day shift RN make on average in South Dakota?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in South Dakota can make an average of $41 per hour based on recent job availability.

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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in South Dakota?

There are currently 25 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in South Dakota. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in South Dakota?

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How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in South Dakota?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in South Dakota cities based on the last 6 months.

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What are the top paying RN jobs available in South Dakota currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

Cities like Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls, and Yankton currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Black Hills Pediatric Dentistry PC, Manlove Brain and Body Health, Pine Ridge Hospital, Monument Health and Philip Health Services which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in South Dakota that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the South Dakota area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 14, 26, and 8
Departments
Case Manager Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
1325 S. Cliff Avenue, PB Box 5045
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 7
Departments
Dialysis Intensive Care Unit Long Term Acute Care Long Term Acute Care Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Pre/Post Operative Psychiatric Skilled Nursing
Address
305 South State Street
Aberdeen, SD 57105
Dunes Surgical Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 4, and 8
Departments
Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
600 N Sioux Point Rd
North Sioux City, SD 57049
Avera St. Mary’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Skilled Nursing Telemetry
Address
801 E. Sioux
Pierre, SD 57501

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