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Travel Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

South Dakota is More Than Mount Rushmore and Wild Buffalo

Few people know that long before Lewis and Clark trailed-blazed its uncharted territory, before the gold rush started and before the Sioux tribes called the Black Hills home, South Dakota was dinosaur country, with some of the world's oldest fossils having been found all over the Mount Rushmore State.

It's one of the country's most rural and least populated states, but there's still a need for experienced RNs to fill travel nursing jobs in South Dakota. Whether you're a South Dakota resident or a nurse traveler interested in working in this affordable state, AMN Healthcare has the opportunity you're seeking.

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South Dakota has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 50 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, De Smet, and Gettysburg. South Dakota hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Operating Room (4 jobs), Operating Room (2 jobs), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (3 jobs), Skilled Nursing (2 jobs), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (2 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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

Milbank, SD

$2,687 - $2,944/wk *

Pierre, SD

$2,687 - $2,944/wk *

Pierre, SD

$2,217 - $2,429/wk *

Sioux Falls, SD

$2,285 - $2,518/wk *

Pierre, SD

$1,773 - $1,954/wk *

South Dakota Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in South Dakota can earn up to $3,205 per week as of April 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,337 ranging between $570 to $3,205 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In South Dakota, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs in Yankton, Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital in De Smet, Avera St Marys Hospital in Pierre, Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, and Avera St Lukes Hospital in Aberdeen are well known in South Dakota.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in South Dakota is Jun 9, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - OR role at $3,205 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jun 9, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - OR role at $3,205 per week.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in South Dakota including 13 Weeks (516 jobs), 26 Weeks (43 jobs), and 8 Weeks (31 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in South Dakota

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

The salary for travel nurse jobs in South Dakota averages $3,057 per week.

How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in South Dakota?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in South Dakota based on recent data is 13 weeks.

How many South Dakota travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In South Dakota there are 50 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of May 3, 2025.

What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in South Dakota?

  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota $3,205 / per week average salary
  • Aberdeen, South Dakota $3,183 / per week average salary
  • Mitchell, South Dakota $3,183 / per week average salary
  • De Smet, South Dakota $79 / per hour average salary
  • Gettysburg, South Dakota $1,954 / per week average salary

What nursing specialties are needed most in South Dakota right now?

Top Travel Nurse Salaries in South Dakota

Find the nurse travel jobs in South Dakota with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Sioux Falls $3,205 /Weekly* $3,057 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $3,205 per week
Aberdeen $3,183 /Weekly* $3,036 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $3,183 per week
Mitchell $3,183 /Weekly* $3,036 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $3,183 per week
De Smet $79 /Hourly* $76 /Hourly* Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN) $79 per hour
Gettysburg $1,954 /Weekly* $1,864 /Weekly* Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled $1,954 per week
Pierre $1,954 /Weekly* $1,864 /Weekly* Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled $1,954 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

South Dakota’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in South Dakota each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific South Dakota travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Emergency Room $75.84 /hour*
Operating Room $74.84 /hour* Mitchell, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls
Operating Room $61.43 /hour* Sioux Falls
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $60.04 /hour* Sioux Falls
Skilled Nursing $46.60 /hour* Pierre and Gettysburg
Post Anesthesia Care Unit $43.34 /hour* Sioux Falls
Intensive Care Unit $43.34 /hour* Aberdeen
Medical Surgical $42.61 /hour* Sioux Falls
Telemetry $39.40 /hour* Sioux Falls and Pierre
Medical Surgical $37.43 /hour* Pierre and Sioux Falls

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

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South Dakota's Top Specialties

At AMN Healthcare, our job listings are constantly refreshed with new opportunities every day. In South Dakota, we cater to a wide array of nursing specialties, whether you're in dialysis, telemetry, progressive care, or emergency services. Moreover, our strong hospital partnerships extend across the United States. So, even if you don't spot the perfect match today, rest assured, you're likely to discover a suitable opportunity in no time.

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