Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,179 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a 13‑week travel assignment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, starting September 28, 2026. The role involves delivering comprehensive high‑quality, patient‑centered care in medical‑surgical and telemetry units, assessing patient health conditions, monitoring cardiac telemetry data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs. Fusion Medical Staffing connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations they've always dreamed of living, offering day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and a supportive recruiter and clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures
• Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized care plans
• Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs
• Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use
• Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating