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RN - Medical Cardiopulmonary & Pulmonary Acute

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SDFull-time$32–48/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$32–48/hr
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Unencumbered RN License, requiredDepartment-Specific Competencies And Certifications, required

Job overview

Sanford Health seeks a registered nurse for its Medical Cardiopulmonary and Pulmonary Acute unit in Sioux Falls. The 30-bed medical unit includes an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit where nurses gain critical care experience with mechanical ventilation. The RN works with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care and may be newly graduated or experienced.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Care Coordination, nice to havePatient Assessment, nice to havePatient Education, nice to haveTriage, nice to haveNursing Interventions, nice to haveCare Collaboration, nice to havePatient-Centered Care, nice to haveNursing Expertise, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing Program Graduate, requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing, nice to haveUnencumbered RN License, requiredDepartment-Specific Competencies and Certifications, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

Facility: East Patient Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 Pay Info: Sign on Bonus Available!

Department Details

Medical Cardiopulmonary is a 30-bed medical unit with an 8-bed Pulmonary Acute intermediate/progressive care unit that will equip RNs with fundamental critical care experience in mechanical ventilation, while providing a solid nursing foundation focusing on safe patient outcomes. Nursing staff collaborate with the interdisciplinary team involving case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacist, and physical therapists as well as specialty provider to provide patient centered care.

Job Summary

We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions

  • Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care

  • Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care

  • Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0279786 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

How this job compares

Set against the 60,178 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32–48/hr
  • South Dakota median$32–48/hr360 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr25,413 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40/hr, is close to the South Dakota median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in South Dakota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 416 open Registered Nurse jobs in South Dakota and 60,178 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Dakota
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,480 postings).
Education
4,138 of the 60,178 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

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