Job Summary Registered Nurse Acute Care Position Details Location: Hot Springs, South Dakota Contract Type: Travel Contract Start Date: June 29, 2026 End Date: September 27, 2026 Shift Type: Varied Shifts Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Guaranteed Duration: 13 Weeks Candidate Pay Rate: $58- $62/hr Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Holiday Coverage Required Position Overview The Acute Care Registered Nurse will provide high-quality patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital environment. Roles and Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans Provide direct nursing care to acute care patients Administer medications, IV fluids, and respiratory treatments as ordered Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes requiring intervention Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams Document patient care, assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, and discharge instructions Coordinate care activities to promote positive patient outcomes Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality standards Delegate appropriate tasks to nursing support staff Participate in staff education, training, and continuous improvement initiatives Promote a positive and collaborative care environment Qualifications Active South Dakota RN License or eligibility for reciprocity Minimum 1 year of RN experience required Acute Care or hospital nursing experience preferred Current clinical knowledge and strong assessment skills Excellent communication and organizational abilities Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Education Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program ADN or BSN accepted Knowledge and Skills Acute care nursing practices Patient assessment and care planning Medication administration Clinical decision-making Patient education Care coordination Infection control practices Electronic documentation using EPIC Team collaboration and leadership skills Benefits Competitive Weekly Compensation Weekly Direct Deposit Dedicated Recruiter Support Travel Opportunities Nationwide Credentialing Assistance Career Growth Opportunities Referral Opportunities Personalized Assignment Support Apply Today Jazz (Jasbir Kaur) Email: jasbir@thrivehcr.com Phone: 540-369-6925 #AcuteCareRN #RegisteredNurse #TravelRN #RNJobs #SouthDakotaNursingJobs #AcuteCareNurse #TravelNursing #HealthcareJobs #NursingCareers #EPICRN #HospitalNurse #RNOpportunity #ThriveHCR #HealthcareProfessionals Pay: $58.00 - $62.00 per hour Experience: Acute care: 1 year (Required) Registered nurse: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Required) RN License (Preferred) Work Location: In person