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RN | Ortho/Neuro/Surgical

As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care.

Posted Sep 18 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Assigned schedules and hours as determined by department Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department36 hours a week
Unit and setting
RCH Ortho/Neuro/Sur-Nursing · Hospital Department RCH Ortho/Neuro/Sur-Nursing
License
RN license Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of NursingRegistered Nurse license issued by South Dakota Board of Nursing
Term
Permanent Employee Type RegularRegular

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Registered Nurse license issued by South Dakota Board of Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing Check your license
Certification
BLS certification through AHA within 60 days of hire or transferAfter hire · Within 60 days of hire Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Education
Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Also asks
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours determined by department Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Experience
5+ years of Registered Nurse experience Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

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  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Rapid City staff RN payRapid City staff RN postings that state pay run $27/hr to $38/hr, the middle half $30/hr to $35/hr, across 38 postings.
Pay differential
Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
Tuition assistance
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Extra pay
Pay differentials availableon qualifying positions
Pay reviews
Determined by applicant knowledge, skills, and experience (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Benefits

  • BenefitsSupportive work cultureSupportive work culture
  • BenefitsMedical, Vision and Dental CoverageMedical, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • BenefitsRetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending AccountRetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
  • BenefitsInstant payInstant pay is available for qualifying positions
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off Accrual BankPaid Time Off Accrual Bank
  • BenefitsOpportunities for growth and advancementOpportunities for growth and advancement
More benefits (6)
  • BenefitsTuition assistance/reimbursementTuition assistance/reimbursement
  • BenefitsFlexible schedulingFlexible scheduling
  • Retirement Plans
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pay differentials

The role and schedule

Day to day
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer's health and/or situation Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
Day to day
Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis or issues Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
Day to day
Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the healthcare consumer or situation Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
Day to day
Develops plan prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Day to day
Implements identified plan and ensures patient progression
Day to day
Coordinates care delivery Coordination of Care - coordinates care delivery.
Day to day
Employs strategies to promote health and safe environment Health Teaching and Health Promotion - employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Day to day
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Day to day
Supports and documents nursing activities and patient care using applicable technology Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
Hours stated
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Details
Very heavy physical work exerting over 25 lbs constantly, >50 lbs frequently, >100 lbs occasionally
Details
Possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious substances Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. logo
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Hospital
Monument Health RAPID CITY Hospital
Address
353 FAIRMONT BLVD, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
385
Magnet
Designated since 2023
RN residency
Monument Health NRP at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, accredited through Oct 2029

About MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL

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Current Employees

If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Ortho/Neuro/Sur-Nursing

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Starting Pay Rate Range

$35.00 - $43.75

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Whether you are newly graduated or have years of experience as a RN, we are looking for positive, hardworking, and considerate Registered Nurses who thrive in a fast-paced work environment providing high quality care.

As a Registered Nurse at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. You will be an active contributor in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

  • Supportive work culture
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
  • Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
  • Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
  • Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions

Utilizes the ANA Nursing Process (2010) to perform the following functions:

  • Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer’s health and/or the situation.
  • Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
  • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
  • Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
  • Coordination of Care – coordinates care delivery.
  • Health Teaching and Health Promotion – employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Consultation – the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010)

  • Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
  • Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
  • Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations
  • Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
  • Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
  • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
  • Integrates research findings into practice
  • Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
  • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
  • Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health.
  • Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
  • Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).

Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to

  • Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
  • Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
  • Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred

Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Scheduling

Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical

Requirements

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Acute Nursing

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

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Make a difference . Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

What's around it?

Monument Health RAPID CITY Hospital · Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$1,109/mo
Household income
$70,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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