About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Resource Pool/Float role. You will deliver direct patient care across clinical units as needed, providing safe, patient-centered nursing consistent with facility policies and applicable standards of care.

• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Float between departments/units to meet staffing needs (med-surg, telemetry, acute care, etc.).
• Administer medications, treatments and document care accurately in the medical record.
• Perform clinical procedures and patient monitoring consistent with your licensure and unit scope.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients and families.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement, infection control and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain competence through continuing education and fulfill training requirements.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate of a professional nursing program accredited by an appropriate agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English (per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)).
• For graduates of foreign nursing programs: current, full, active, unrestricted registration or formal degree equivalency validation recognized by the facility (e.g., ICD) is required for higher-degree credit.
• Candidates who meet education requirements but lack licensure may be considered under a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment while actively pursuing licensure (typical 120-day appointment; extensions evaluated case-by-case).
• Ability to meet physical requirements and pass a pre-employment examination or evaluation.

For detailed grade/level assignment criteria (Nurse I levels, Nurse II, Nurse III) and dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research), refer to the facility assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080525

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Preferred Experience & Certifications

• BLS required or preferred per local policy; ACLS preferred for higher-acuity units.
• Previous float, med-surg, telemetry, or acute care experience is advantageous.
• 1–2 years of specialized nursing experience is typically required for higher-level RN grades (see grade details above).

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Compensation & Work Type

• Pay range: $66,367 - $127,336 per year.
• Employment type: Full-time; Contract.
• Location: Hot Springs, SD — on-site position; float coverage across facility units as assigned.
• Schedule: Shift work required (may include nights/weekends/holidays depending on unit needs).

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Physical & Other Requirements

• You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment exam/evaluation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and environmental conditions of clinical nursing (details available during evaluation).
• Compliance with all applicable licensing, background checks and credentialing.

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Why Candidates Choose Confidential Client (via Careertakes)

• Work in a mission-driven healthcare setting serving veterans and the community.
• Opportunities to develop clinically across multiple units and advance through RN grade levels.
• Access to training, professional development, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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