Jobs · South Dakota

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,450 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Sioux Falls, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInternship

About the role

Telemetry Nurse, Medical Cardiopulmonary Unit, Night Shift, starts 10/19/2026 in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized cardiac and pulmonary patient care on a 30-bed medical unit and an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit, with opportunities to develop critical care skills in mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, and pulmonary medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for patient care in a 30-bed medical cardiopulmonary unit and an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit, focusing on safe patient outcomes for individuals with diagnoses such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary embolism.
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Intravenous medications
  • Moderate sedation monitoring during bronchoscopies
  • Chest tubes
  • Tracheostomies
  • Postoperative care
  • Non‑invasive ventilation
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Equipment utilized: Epic Charting System, Alaris pumps for intravenous fluids, Omnicell medication dispensing system

Qualifications

  • Valid nursing license for the state
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in telemetry or critical care
  • Experience with mechanical ventilation, cardiac drips, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary procedures

Schedule

  • 12‑hour night shifts
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend
  • Every other holiday

Benefits

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit / free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

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