**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) to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.** ****May be eligible for a $6000 Sign on Bonus**** **_Position Highlights:_** + **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 Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift. **Education and/or Experience** + Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable. + Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. + 2 years of RN experience within a hospital setting preferred **Licensure/Certification/Registration** + Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required. + Certification in specialty encouraged. + Membership in a professional organization encouraged. **Work Schedule** + Typical Shift length: 9 hour shifts + Day/evening shift, Monday-Friday; 72hrs/2wks **Pay** The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. + $29.50 - $44.25 per hour What Makes Avera Special? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/) The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.