22+ Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota
Registered Nurse positions in South Dakota with $65K-$100K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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22+ Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota Available Now
These 20 roles pay ~$90k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How South Dakota Compares for Registered Nurse Pay
South Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Registered Nurse roles in South Dakota advertise $3k above the $98k median across the 51 states we can measure, where West Virginia leads at $129k.
| State | Median pay | vs SD | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (this page) | $101k | — | 5.3/10 | 25 |
| West Virginia#1 | $129k | +$27k | 5.0/10 | 60 |
| Wyomingborders | $105k | +$4k | 4.4/10 | 9 |
| Montanaborders | $95k | −$6k | 4.0/10 | 32 |
| North Dakotaborders | $92k | −$9k | 4.1/10 | 25 |
| Nebraskaborders | $91k | −$10k | 4.8/10 | 30 |
| Minnesotaborders | $91k | −$11k | 4.5/10 | 163 |
| Iowaborders | $75k | −$26k | 4.9/10 | 104 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
South Dakota offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in south dakota. With 22+ open positions and salaries ranging from $32K to $131K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota on this page have an average score of 4.3/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 15% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for registered nurse jobs in south dakota include Avera Health, Monument Health, Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Mitchell, Sanford Health, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs south dakota. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in south dakota, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses earn in South Dakota?
Listed registered nurses in South Dakota on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $32K to $131K per year, with a median near $67K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in South Dakota right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Avera Health, Monument Health, Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Mitchell, Sanford Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in south dakota are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 22+ registered nurses positions in South Dakota listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in South Dakota
Avera Health12 open roles here · WLB 28/100
Sanford Health7 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Monument Health4 open roles here · WLB 55/100
- PPeaceful Pines Senior Living - Mitchell2 open roles here
Dialysis Clinic1 open role here · WLB 73/100- IInterim HealthCare of the Black Hills1 open role here
Sage Group1 open role here · WLB 66/100
Vibra Healthcare1 open role here · WLB 71/100
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