High-paying nursing jobs in Rapid City

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 319 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $52,595 and $161,689 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse - Icu are among the most popular high-paying roles in Rapid City, SD.

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Updated Oct 28, 2026
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Rapid City, SD
South Dakota
Job openings (Rapid City)

Nurse Practitioner

Rapid City

$161,689 per year

South Dakota

$158,807 per year

Advanced Practice Provider

Rapid City

$68.82 per hour

South Dakota

$51.20 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Rapid City

$2,409 per week

South Dakota

$2,420 per week

Travel Nurse

Rapid City

$2,371 per week

South Dakota

$2,164 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Rapid City

$2,364 per week

South Dakota

$2,234 per week

Registered Nurse

Rapid City

$2,330 per week

South Dakota

$1,564 per week

Progressive Care Nurse

Rapid City

$2,166 per week

South Dakota

$2,173 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rapid City

$1,894 per week

South Dakota

$1,687 per week

Cardiac Nurse

Rapid City

$39.13 per hour

South Dakota

$39.13 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Rapid City

$23.28 per hour

South Dakota

$23.05 per hour

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