In range for South Dakota travel rolesSouth Dakota travel postings that state pay run $1,610/week to $2,880/week, the middle half $2,180/week to $2,760/week, across 50 postings.
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Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
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Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 10, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position on a Med/Surg unit in Yankton, SD, working 12-hour night shifts on a 13-week contract.
Details
Located on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit
13-week travel contract
Night shift, 12-hour shifts
Requirements
Active SD or Compact RN license currently in hand
Telemetry nursing experience required
Two professional references required for consideration
Full Social Security number required for consideration
Additional Information
No prior permanent employees of Avera or Sanford health systems are eligible for this position
Neighborhoods+Residential living in Yankton centers around established residential corridors along streets like Douglas Avenue near Mount Marty University, quiet pockets such as Castlewood Circle and Bunker Lane, and riverside neighborhoods adjacent to Riverside Park and historic downtown. Outlying residential pockets extend west toward Lewis and Clark Lake, where resort-style and recreational properties appeal to those seeking scenic water views.
Residential living in Yankton centers around established residential corridors along streets like Douglas Avenue near Mount Marty University, quiet pockets such as Castlewood Circle and Bunker Lane, and riverside neighborhoods adjacent to Riverside Park and historic downtown. Outlying residential pockets extend west toward Lewis and Clark Lake, where resort-style and recreational properties appeal to those seeking scenic water views.
Getting around+Commutes in Yankton are exceptionally quick, averaging roughly 9 minutes across town. Healthcare workers commuting to Avera Sacred Heart Hospital or Mount Marty University face virtually no highway gridlock. Daily travel is overwhelmingly car-oriented, as public transit is limited to select dial-a-ride or specialized services, and local bike routes are largely geared toward recreational trail riding rather than utility transit.
Commutes in Yankton are exceptionally quick, averaging roughly 9 minutes across town. Healthcare workers commuting to Avera Sacred Heart Hospital or Mount Marty University face virtually no highway gridlock.
Daily travel is overwhelmingly car-oriented, as public transit is limited to select dial-a-ride or specialized services, and local bike routes are largely geared toward recreational trail riding rather than utility transit.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is Yankton's defining feature, anchored by Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River. Residents frequent the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area for camping, boating, and beach outings, as well as the Lewis and Clark Resort. In town, Riverside Park provides paved riverfront multi-use trails, and the double-deck pedestrian Meridian Bridge offers walking and biking across the Missouri River, while anglers head to Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery.
Outdoor recreation is Yankton's defining feature, anchored by Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River. Residents frequent the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area for camping, boating, and beach outings, as well as the Lewis and Clark Resort.
In town, Riverside Park provides paved riverfront multi-use trails, and the double-deck pedestrian Meridian Bridge offers walking and biking across the Missouri River, while anglers head to Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Yankton
Positioned along the Missouri River in southeastern South Dakota, Yankton combines small-town community warmth with regional healthcare importance. For relocating nurses, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital serves as a major employer anchored within a community of roughly 15,000 residents. Daily life offers seamless logistics: average commutes run approximately 9 minutes, eliminating stressful urban traffic. Off duty, life centers around the water. Lewis and Clark Lake, the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, and the iconic pedestrian Meridian Bridge provide exceptional boating, fishing, and trail walking right at your doorstep. The historic downtown features cultural stops like the G.A.R. Hall Gallery and dining favorites like Willa B's Bistro and Chaparro's Tacos. The trade-offs reflect its small scale: public transit is minimal, requiring a personal vehicle, and winter brings substantial snow alongside quiet nightlife that mostly wraps up early. For clinicians seeking outdoor recreation and an unhurried daily rhythm, Yankton offers a grounded, welcoming river-town lifestyle.
