Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Post Operative

Join the Nursing team at Avera!

Love Where You Work:  Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

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, including up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonus, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

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

May be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000!

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.
•  Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

• The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice are exemplified within this Job Description. 
• The Registered Nurse in the primary nurse role is responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process to provide nursing care for the patient throughout their life span.
•  He/She assumes responsibility for the outcome of nursing care delivered on their shift.
• Five day a week coverage with holiday call required.
• ACLS/PALS required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer’s status. 
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
•    Baccalaureate Degree preferred.
•    A minimum of 1 year experience or prior Medical/Surgical Experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current license to practice in the state of South Dakota.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks.
  • One holiday per year on call
  • Every 8th weekend in outpatient services
  • 8-hour shifts

Pay

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

• $29.50 - $44.25 per hour