RN Staff Nurse Jobs in South Dakota
RN Staff Nurse jobs in South Dakota are open across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Sd and other South Dakota metros, with employers like Sanford Health, Sioux Center Health, and Monument Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$29.60 - $37.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. We are looking for RNs who are inspired to work together and communicate ideas to accomplish the goals set to enhance patient care.
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. You will participate in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions:
Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
- Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
- Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
- Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
- Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
- Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
- Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):
- Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
- Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
- Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
- Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
- Integrates research findings into practice.
- Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
- Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
- Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
- Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
- Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:
- Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
- Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
- Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Scheduling Requirements:
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements:
Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
JOB CATEGORY
Nursing
JOB FAMILY
Ambulatory Nursing
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$29.60 - $37.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. We are looking for RNs who are inspired to work together and communicate ideas to accomplish the goals set to enhance patient care.
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. You will participate in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions:
Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:
- Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
- Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
- Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
- Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
- Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
- Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
- Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):
- Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
- Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
- Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
- Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
- Integrates research findings into practice.
- Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
- Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
- Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
- Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
- Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:
- Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
- Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
- Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Wyoming Board of Nursing for Wyoming facilities
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Scheduling Requirements:
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements:
Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
JOB CATEGORY
Nursing
JOB FAMILY
Ambulatory Nursing
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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RN Staff Nurse Job Market in South Dakota
A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sanford Health101
- Sioux Center Health56
- Monument Health54
- Sanford Bismarck47
- Huron Regional Medical Center6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services265
- Non-Profit & Social Services11
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in RN staff nurse jobs across South Dakota.
- Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact multistate license
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS often required for acute care settings
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant care setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in fast-paced environments
RN Staff Nurse Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many RN staff nurse jobs are there in South Dakota?
There are 267+ RN staff nurse openings in South Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Sd. New positions post regularly as employers across South Dakota hire.
How much do RN staff nurses make in South Dakota?
RN staff nurses in South Dakota earn a median of about $78,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,040 for the lowest 10% to over $98,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Dakota cities have the most RN staff nurse jobs?
Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Sd have the most RN staff nurse openings in South Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire RN staff nurses in South Dakota?
Employers hiring RN staff nurses in South Dakota include Sanford Health, Sioux Center Health, and Monument Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote RN staff nurse jobs in South Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of RN staff nurse openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Dakota metros.
How do I apply for RN staff nurse jobs in South Dakota?
You can apply to RN staff nurse jobs in South Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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