Registered Nurse (RN) - ALL 2024 and May 2025 New Grads!!

All 2024/May 2025 New Grads are welcome to apply!

Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!

Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.  

Position Highlights:

• Sign-On Bonuses & Student Loan Repayment: The Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for sign-on bonus and Student Loan Repayment programs, depending upon department.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering holistic care. We offer a unique learning experience that involves a wide variety of medical diagnoses, and an opportunity to connect with our patients and make a positive impact in their lives.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified. Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse, and other Leadership roles.
• Position Highlights:
  • Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse, and other Leadership roles. 
  • 43 bed unit consisting of Medical, Surgical, and Oncology patients. We also have an established Bone Marrow, Kidney, and Pancreas Transplant Program.
  • Continuing educational opportunities that promote and support certifications (OCN, CCTN, BMTCN, CRNI, and Medsurg-BC) 
• If you are a nurse that. . .
  • Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Transplant/Oncology at McKennan! You can expect a consistent patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5. The leaders here care about YOU, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that ratio remains optimal for your ability to not only care for your patients, but yourself in your practice.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state license.

Specialties / Departments

• Various Departments.

Work Schedule

• Varied Shifts Available.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

Awards and Affiliations

• Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a row.
• 15 Top Health Systems in 2021 and 2019 by IBM Watson Health based on quality and patient satisfaction data.
• The Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission.

What Makes Avera Special?  

Why Nursing at Avera?