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Nursing jobs in South Dakota 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
2,100
Moderate 7.2%
Median Annual Salary
$77,140
$37.09/hr
COL-Adjusted
$76,433
COL index: 90
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In South Dakota, there is a shortage of 2,100 registered nurses as of 2026 — 7.2% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $77,140 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $76,433 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in South Dakota
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Veterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$63446 - $103041 PA
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Staff
Veterans Health Administration · Rapid City, South Dakota
$66367 - $126069 PA
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Staff
Veterans Health Administration · Fort Meade, South Dakota
$65710 - $126069 PA
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Veterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$66466 - $120340 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Sioux Falls
- • Rapid City
- • Aberdeen
State nursing board
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $100 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in South Dakota
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse