Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Job Description

Fall River Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Acute Care team. This position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive hospital environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective nursing care in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, facility policies, and professional standards.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans involving patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Administer medications, fluids, and respiratory treatments as prescribed.
• Recognize and interpret patient symptoms; report and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status, interventions, and outcomes.
• Teach patients and families about medications, treatments, and ongoing care after discharge.
• Organize time and prioritize tasks effectively to provide timely patient care.
• Ensure infection control and safety policies are followed consistently.
• Provide leadership and guidance to assigned staff, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new team members.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain and enhance professional competence.
• Support a positive and collaborative work culture through effective communication and teamwork.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Dakota (or eligible for reciprocity).
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Prior acute care or hospital nursing experience preferred, but not required.

Schedule

This position offers a 12-hour varied shift schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary