Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 24 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a South Dakota license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <80 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• 6 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - Sanford Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - Sanford Health.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility. References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Special Requests: - Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. - Previous Sanford Health employment requires an end date at least 6 months before submission. - Must take a full 6 months off from any Good Samaritan Society and Marshfield Clinic Health System location as well. - Must disclose previous employment within the submission for a DNU check.

Required Skills/Experience: - BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, oxygen titration, moderate sedation, telemetry, and medical-surgical patient care.

Preferred Credentials: - Specialty certification preferred.

Unit Details: - Pulmonary patient population includes pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, pulmonary embolism, and complex respiratory cases. - Unit care includes oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, moderate sedation monitoring during bronchoscopies, chest tubes, tracheostomies, postoperative care, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring. - Uses Alaris pumps and Acudose. - Ratios: 1:3 in Pulmonary Acute for IMC RNs; 1:4/5 on day shifts; 1:5/6 on night shifts.

Shift & Scheduling: - Rotating day/night shifts. Every other weekend and holiday.

Floating Requirements: - Float to Med-Surg units; travelers are the first to be reassigned to another department.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: SD
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Variable
• Contract Date: 2026-07-27
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3