---
description: Find high paying PRN RN jobs in Yankton, South Dakota. Take control of your career and create your own schedule with per diem shifts near you.
title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem PRN - $53.93 Per Hour
image: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a1cbc81b0e903002cf9cec/6a07a4fb36574ff6c848f6bb_South%20Dakota%20.jpg
---
For Clinicians
[For Facilities](https://nursa.com/facility)
[For Nursing Schools](https://nursa.com/schools)
[Get paid your way: Explore Nursa's Instant pay Options](https://nursa.com/blog/instant-pay-now-available-try-nursa-direct)
[](https://nursa.com/)
By using our website you agree to our use of cookies to deliver a better user experience. [**Cookie Policy**](https://nursa.com/cookie-policy).
Accept
Reject
Jump to section on this page
Anchor Link
[Home](https://nursa.com) [Licenses](https://nursa.com/licenses) [RN](https://nursa.com/licences/rn)Yankton
# Find RN Jobs in [Yankton](https://nursa.com/cities/yankton-sd)
[Nursa is always looking for RN nurses to pick up per diem shifts](https://nursa.com/jobs/prn/registered-nurse)
License
and Specialty
RN
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Hourly Avg.
Hourly Avg. Range
$
53.93
$
\-
$
Shift Type
Per Diem, Contractor, Temporary
Date Posted
October 1, 2026
Valid Through
November 20, 2026
[Apply Now](https://nursa.com/sign-up/rn)
Share this job
 Link copied
## Job Description
Join Nursa's growing network of dedicated and experienced registered nurses (RNs) finding high-paying per diem job opportunities in
Yankton
,
South Dakota
.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate care in a variety of settings on the Nursa platform including hospitals, long-term care (LTC) centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), outpatient centers, home health services, dialysis clinics, and other types of healthcare facilities.
**RN responsibilities:**
Although work duties can vary depending on the setting and specialty, your responsibilities may include the following.
- Collect information and assess a patient's condition by taking vital signs and medical history, performing physical examinations and observations, and analyzing laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Monitor, record, and report patient responses and any changes in condition using Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, and coordinate patient care plans
- Supervise licensed practical/vocational nurses, nurse assistants, and other support staff as needed
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as prescribed
- Perform clinical procedures including wound care, specimen collection, and emergency response protocols
- Prepare shift handoff reports using SBAR or facility-specific tools to ensure continuity of care
- Advocate for the best interests of the patient and serve as a communicator between the patient and the healthcare team
- Educate patients and family members about health promotion, disease prevention, treatment procedures, and self-care management, and offer emotional support
- Safeguard protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict infection control standards using proper PPE
- Document and report safety events and ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility-mandated procedures
**RN qualifications:**
RNs maintain professional excellence by meeting the following qualifications and standards:
- Current and valid RN license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Recent nursing experience preferred; 2–3 years preferred for high-acuity settings such as ICU, ER, or Med-Surg
- Knowledge of nursing procedures and protocols
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to provide compassionate and reliable care while adapting quickly to different facility environments
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts with prolonged standing and safe patient handling
- Ability to provide compassionate and reliable care
**RN benefits:**
RNs who pick up shifts with Nursa enjoy more than flexibility—they gain real advantages that make every shift easier and every payday faster.
- Get paid instantly with Nursa Direct: Access your earnings as soon as your shift is verified.
- Stay covered with Hooray Health: Explore affordable supplemental coverage for peace of mind between shifts.
- Train confidently with ShiftReady: Complete facility-required training and skill refreshers before your next assignment.
- Simplify taxes with Keeper Tax: Automatically track deductions and manage write-offs throughout the year.
These benefits are designed to help you take control of your work, your time, and your financial future.
**Get started in minutes:**
With Nursa, you decide when, where, and how often you work. Joining takes only a few minutes—no long applications, no staffing agency paperwork.
1. Create your free account: Download the app or sign up online.
2. Upload your licenses and certifications: Verify your credentials once.
3. Complete free background checks: Meet basic facility vetting requirements quickly.
4. Add your payment information: Set up your preferred payout method to get paid fast.
5. Make your profile stand out: Highlight your nursing experience and skills.
6. Request shifts: Browse openings near you and start earning fast.
**About Required RN License:**
To become a registered nurse (RN), an individual needs to complete an accredited nursing program for RNs. After that, they must complete a licensure application and approval process that meets their respective state’s licensing requirements and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Furthermore, RNs must renew licensure periodically, following their state’s requirements.
**About Location:**
Yankton, South Dakota is a vibrant city situated along the Missouri River. It is home to a number of tourist attractions such as Lewis and Clark Lake, the Yankton Trail State Park, and the Yankton Riverboat. The city boasts several well-regarded hospitals, making it popular among nursing professionals seeking per diem shifts.
Home to Mount Rushmore, South Dakota offers a rugged landscape and a very low tax burden for residents. The state’s Black Hills and Badlands provide some of the most unique and dramatic hiking and driving routes in mid-America.
\*This job posting is representative of the type of shifts available in this area on the Nursa platform.
### Pick Up a Job Today
Nursa is always looking for RN nurses to pick up per diem shifts
[Join Nursa](https://nursa.com/sign-up/rn)
**GO BEYOND A SINGLE JOB**
## Choose multiple RN shifts on your schedule
**Nursa isn't just about finding a job**; it's about crafting your ideal work schedule by selecting shifts. Once you create a Nursa profile, you will experience the convenience of scheduling shifts in real-time.
## Stay Connected to Nursa
Subscribe to shifts you'd like to see on Nursa. We'll update you when a shift is posted that matches your criteria
### Get notified for PRN shifts
Leave your email to show your interest to work and we will notify you when jobs are open to request shifts first.
Sign up to get notified about new shift opportunities
Next
### Tell us where and which type of shifts
The more specific you are on what you’re are looking for, the better we can serve you – let's find your ideal match.
Previous
Next
### Select Facilities where you would like to work
Help us find your ideal workplace: specify your preferred facilities. Select the 'near me' sorting to effortlessly identify facilities near your location. Select one or more, or proceed to the next. We'll ensure you're the first to be notified when shifts open at these facilities, allowing you to apply first.
South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton, SD
PO BOX 7600, SD, Yankton, , 57078-7600
Select Facility
434003
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD
501 Summit St, SD, Yankton, , 57078-3855
Select Facility
430012
Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD
2111 W 11th St, SD, Yankton, , 57078-6865
Select Facility
435070
Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program, Yankton, SD
PO BOX 7600, SD, Yankton, , 57078-7600
Select Facility
43A067
Sd Human Services Center-Adolescent Chemical Dep, Yankton, SD
PO BOX 7600, SD, Yankton, , 57078-7600
Select Facility
43L017
South Dakota Human Services Center
PO BOX 7600, SD, Yankton, , 57078-7600
Select Facility
434003
Find a facility near you
Previous
Next
### Tell Us Why This Facilities Stands Out to You
Please share your thoughts on the facility you've selected; we'd love to hear what makes them stand out to you.
Ralston Creek Neighborhood Assisted Living & Memory Care
What Makes This Facility the Right Fit for You?
Facility Name
Previous
Next
Completed! We will notify you when we have desired shifts for you.
Until then, you can continue with the app to signup or login.
[Continue](https://nursa.onelink.me/CDLD/g1i3it60)
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
## [Yankton](https://nursa.com/cities/yankton-sd), [South Dakota](https://nursa.com/states/south-dakota)
Yankton, South Dakota is a great destination for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and allied healthcare workers looking to pick up some per diem work. Situated along the Missouri River, Yankton offers a picturesque landscape and a rich history, as well as a variety of recreational activities and cultural attractions. With its low cost of living, Yankton is an ideal place to take on per diem jobs.
Practice high-level autonomy and sharpen your triage skills in South Dakota's rural and frontier settings. This unique medical landscape, including tribal and agricultural health, offers an incredible training ground where nurses can become vital, self-reliant community leaders.
## Average RN
Pay in Yankton, South Dakota
$
42.52
/hour
$
23.01
Low
$
43
Average
$
50
High
[RN Licence](https://nursa.com/licences/rn)
### Pick Up a Job Today
Nursa is always looking for RN nurses to pick up per diem shifts
[Join Nursa](https://nursa.com/sign-up/rn)
## Facilities in Yankton
[South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton, SD](https://nursa.com/facilities/south-dakota-human-services-center-yankton-sd)
[Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD](https://nursa.com/facilities/avera-sacred-heart-hospital-yankton-sd)
[Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD](https://nursa.com/facilities/avera-sister-james-care-center-yankton-sd)
[Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program, Yankton, SD](https://nursa.com/facilities/sd-human-services-center-geriatric-program-yankton-sd)
[Sd Human Services Center-Adolescent Chemical Dep, Yankton, SD](https://nursa.com/facilities/sd-human-services-center-adolescent-chemical-dep-yankton-sd)
[South Dakota Human Services Center](https://nursa.com/facilities/south-dakota-human-services-center)
Load More
## Featured RN Jobs
[RN ICU Hourly avg. $ 52.65 Find RN ICU jobs for hospital intensive care units. View Jobs](https://nursa.com/jobs/prn/registered-nurse/rn-icu) [RN ER Hourly avg. $ 53.76 Find RN ER jobs for hospital emergency room units. View Jobs](https://nursa.com/jobs/prn/registered-nurse/rn-er) [RN Med Surg Hourly avg. $ 54.25 Find RN Med Surg jobs for hospital medical-surgical units. View Jobs](https://nursa.com/jobs/prn/registered-nurse/rn-med-surg) [Coming Soon Fill in the form and receive instant updates on new shifts. Notify Me](https://nursa.com/notify-me)
[See RN Jobs](https://nursa.com/jobs/prn/registered-nurse)
## **Learn More about Jobs in This State**
RN CNA LPN Other Licences
[Aberdeen SD](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-aberdeen-sd)
[Belle Fourche](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-belle-fourche-sd)
[Brookings SD](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-brookings-sd)
[Canistota](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-canistota-sd)
[Chamberlain](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-chamberlain-sd)
[De Smet](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-de-smet-sd)
[Eagle Butte](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-eagle-butte-sd)
[Hot Springs](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-hot-springs-sd)
[Huron](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-huron-sd)
[Irene](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-irene-sd)
[Milbank](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-milbank-sd)
[Miller](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-miller-sd)
[Mitchell](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-mitchell-sd)
[Pierre](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-pierre-sd)
[Platte](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-platte-sd)
[Rapid City](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-rapid-city-sd)
[Sioux Falls](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-sioux-falls-sd)
[Sisseton](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-sisseton-sd)
[Spearfish](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-spearfish-sd)
[Watertown](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-watertown-sd)
[Yankton](https://nursa.com/rn/registered-nurse-per-diem-prn-yankton-sd)
Load More
[Aberdeen SD](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-aberdeen-sd)
[Belle Fourche](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-belle-fourche-sd)
[Brookings SD](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-brookings-sd)
[Canistota](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-canistota-sd)
[Chamberlain](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-chamberlain-sd)
[De Smet](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-de-smet-sd)
[Eagle Butte](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-eagle-butte-sd)
[Hot Springs](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-hot-springs-sd)
[Huron](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-huron-sd)
[Irene](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-irene-sd)
[Milbank](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-milbank-sd)
[Miller](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-miller-sd)
[Mitchell](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-mitchell-sd)
[Pierre](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-pierre-sd)
[Platte](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-platte-sd)
[Rapid City](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-rapid-city-sd)
[Sioux Falls](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-sioux-falls-sd)
[Sisseton](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-sisseton-sd)
[Spearfish](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-spearfish-sd)
[Watertown](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-watertown-sd)
[Yankton](https://nursa.com/cna/certified-nursing-assistant-per-diem-prn-yankton-sd)
Load More
[Aberdeen SD](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-aberdeen-sd)
[Belle Fourche](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-belle-fourche-sd)
[Brookings SD](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-brookings-sd)
[Canistota](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-canistota-sd)
[Chamberlain](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-chamberlain-sd)
[De Smet](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-de-smet-sd)
[Eagle Butte](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-eagle-butte-sd)
[Hot Springs](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-hot-springs-sd)
[Huron](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-huron-sd)
[Irene](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-irene-sd)
[Milbank](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-milbank-sd)
[Miller](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-miller-sd)
[Mitchell](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-mitchell-sd)
[Pierre](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-pierre-sd)
[Platte](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-platte-sd)
[Rapid City](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-rapid-city-sd)
[Sioux Falls](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-sioux-falls-sd)
[Sisseton](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-sisseton-sd)
[Spearfish](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-spearfish-sd)
[Watertown](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-watertown-sd)
[Yankton](https://nursa.com/lpn/licensed-practical-nurse-per-diem-prn-yankton-sd)
Load More
[CMT](https://nursa.com/licences/cmt)
[MA-C](https://nursa.com/licences/ma-c)
[RT](https://nursa.com/licences/rt)
[CMA](https://nursa.com/licences/cma)
[CRMA](https://nursa.com/licences/crma)
[GNA](https://nursa.com/licences/gna)
[QMAP](https://nursa.com/licences/qmap)
[CG](https://nursa.com/licences/cg)
### Pick Up a Job Today
Find per diem PRN job opportunities in your area. High paying CNA, LPN and RN and many more licences are available now.
[Join Nursa](https://nursa.com/signup/clinicians)
### Post Your Jobs Today
Facilities who use **Nursa fill 3 times as many open per diem shifts**, on average, compared to trying to fill the shifts themselves.
[Post Jobs](https://nursa.com/signup/facility?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website&channel=CTAAboveFooter)
## **Don't miss your chance to pick up high-paying shifts on Nursa**
The Nursa platform empowers nursing professionals to earn more by picking up flexible per diem shifts at nearby healthcare facilities.
Sign up and start picking up shifts today.
[Continue](https://nursa.onelink.me/CDLD/lcunk5g1)
[Apply Now](https://nursa.com/sign-up/rn)
```json
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"url": "https://www.nursa.com/",
"name": "Find Nursing Jobs Near You | Nursa",
"description": "Have open PRN shifts? Want to pick up PRN RN, LPN, or CNA jobs? Nursa is an on-demand nurse staffing app. We connect facilities & clinicians!"
}
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 1,
"name": "Home",
"item": "https://nursa.com"
},{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 2,
"name": "Licenses",
"item": "https://nursa.com/licenses"
},{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 3,
"name": "RN",
"item": "https://nursa.com/licences/rn"
},{
"@type": "ListItem",
"position": 4,
"name": "Yankton"
}]
}
```