Travel LPN - LPN

Pierre, South Dakota

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American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a long-term care nursing position requiring BLS certification and LTC experience, with SD or Compact license if applicable. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Oct 5 · “Long-term care/nursing experience required” from the posting

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Evenings, 5x8hrs · PM shift schedule, 5x8s, with evening/night hours (1400-2230 or 1800-0630)40 hours a week
Unit and setting: long-term care nursing facility · Long Term Care Long-term care nursing facility setting
License: LPN license SD or Compact LPN license required if applicableSD or Compact LPN license
Term: 13 weeks · starts Nov 9, 2026 · Travel

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License: SD or Compact LPN license SD or Compact LPN license required if applicable Check your license
Certification: BLS certification BLS certification required
Experience: Long-term care/nursing experience Long-term care/nursing experience required

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On call: No on-call requirements No on-call requirements
Start: Nov 9, 2026 Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
Details: Prior Avera or Sanford permanent employees are not eligible to apply Prior Avera or Sanford permanent employees are not eligible to apply
Details: Blocked scheduling and specific scheduling requests are not accommodated Blocked scheduling and specific scheduling requests are not accommodated

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Assignment Overview Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a long-term care nursing position requiring BLS certification and LTC experience, with SD or Compact license if applicable.

Details
Long-term care nursing facility setting
13-week assignment at 40 hours per week
PM shift schedule, 5x8s, with evening/night hours (1400-2230 or 1800-0630)
No on-call requirements
Requirements
BLS certification required
Long-term care/nursing experience required
SD or Compact LPN license required if applicable

Additional Information

Prior Avera or Sanford permanent employees are not eligible to apply Blocked scheduling and specific scheduling requests are not accommodated

What's around it?

In Pierre, SD

Pierre, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $983/mo
Household income: $77,672/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Pierre, SD

Neighborhoods

Most residents live directly within Pierre's compact town limits, where neighborhoods consist primarily of established single-family homes and scattered low-rise apartment options. For those seeking scenic water views and more space who do not mind a commute of roughly twenty-five minutes, the outlying Spring Creek area north along the reservoir is a well-regarded rural residential alternative.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: facebook.com

Getting around

Commuting in Pierre is exceptionally brief and straightforward, with average drive times hovering around ten minutes across the city. Traffic congestion is virtually nonexistent, and healthcare staff traveling to local clinical facilities rely on personal vehicles with ample and easily accessible surface parking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers heavily on the Missouri River and Lake Oahe, offering extensive fishing, boating, and kayaking. Within thirty minutes of town, outdoor enthusiasts frequent four major parks: Farm Island State Recreation Area with eight miles of trails and swimming beaches, Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area known for campgrounds and eagle watching, Cow Creek, and Okobojo Point. In-town green spaces include Steamboat Park with river fishing docks and an 18-hole disc golf course, as well as hiking on LaFramboise Island Nature Area.

Outdoor recreation centers heavily on the Missouri River and Lake Oahe, offering extensive fishing, boating, and kayaking. Within thirty minutes of town, outdoor enthusiasts frequent four major parks: Farm Island State Recreation Area with eight miles of trails and swimming beaches, Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area known for campgrounds and eagle watching, Cow Creek, and Okobojo Point.

In-town green spaces include Steamboat Park with river fishing docks and an 18-hole disc golf course, as well as hiking on LaFramboise Island Nature Area.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: travelsouthdakota.com Source 2: reddit.com

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Living in Pierre

Relocating to Pierre offers nurses an unhurried lifestyle defined by wide prairie skies, Missouri River recreation, and virtually nonexistent drive times. With average commutes running around ten minutes and effortless parking at local clinical facilities, shift work fits smoothly into daily life. Down time centers on the water: kayaking or hiking at LaFramboise Island Nature Area, camping and spotting bald eagles at Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area, and spending summer afternoons on the beaches of Farm Island. In town, local culture revolves around civic landmarks like the South Dakota State Capitol and casual hangouts like Drifters, Zesto, and Mad Mary's. The primary tradeoff is geographic isolation. Pierre is a small capital city where commercial options and specialized entertainment require traveling significant distances across the state, and social circles can initially feel insular. For healthcare professionals seeking a safe, nature-focused community where work-life balance is supported by zero gridlock, Pierre provides a grounded and welcoming landing spot.

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As of 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: travelsouthdakota.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Pierre, SDiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Pierre, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.