Join the RN 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, 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) III looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. Ask about our sign-on bonus package - up to $27,500! Position Highlights: + Sign-On Package total up to $27,500! + May be eligible for $15,000 sign-on bonus! + Ask about our Relocation Bonus! + Student Loan Repayment: This RN position is 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. + If this is your passion, we would love to have you consider joining our team driven to provide quality care services with a compassionate Christian culture. + Avera St. Mary's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital (https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2018/top-20-rural-hospital/) + Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community! + Avera Named One Of The Top 15 Health Systems In The Nation (https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2021/15-top-100-top/) + Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients. Job Summary + The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for the delivery of patient care. + The nurse is guided by professional nursing standards. + The RN may direct activities of other nursing department personnel. + All nursing care functions/responsibilities are based on the ANA standards. + Staff is required to maintain a level of physical/mental health needed to perform their duties effectively. + Adheres to the Nursing Code of Ethics and St. Mary’s Healthcare Center’s Mission and Service Excellence Standards. Education and/or Experience + Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure in the State of South Dakota. + Participates in educational opportunities and updates/maintains current professional clinical competency related to areas of responsibilities. + Basic Life Support (BLS) is required for all patient care staff. + ACLS is required by 1 year of employment in E.R. + Trauma Nurse Core Course is required within 1 year in E.R. + PALS is required by one year of employment in E.R. + Attends all mandatory hospital and departmental meetings and in-services. + Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within one year of employment. + Certification requirements to be maintained while working in the department. Licensure/Certification/Registration + Current licensure with the State of SD as a Registered Nurse or multi-state licensure. Work Schedule + Monday - Friday; 72 hours every 2 weeks + Rotate between day and night shifts + Every other weekend + Every other holiday Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. + $31.00 - $46.50 per hour What Makes Avera Special? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/)