Join the Nursing team at Avera!

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 Nurse (RN) Nursing Students looking to transition to a rewarding career.

 

Avera is currently seeking Nurse Clinical Interns for Summer 2025!

Position Highlights:

Student Loan Repayment: Please inquire about 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. Work/Life Balance: Self-scheduling to allow for exceptional work/life balance. Opportunities: Secure a Nursing position before you graduate. Discuss with your recruiter opportunities to join Avera’s nursing team. Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified. Explore a Nursing Career at Avera.

Internship (NCI) experience!

Important Dates

Application Dates for Avera St. Luke's: September 9th - November 1, 2024, at 5:00pm

Internship Date for Avera St. Luke's: May 28, 2025–August 2, 2025

 

Job Highlights

10 Week Paid Summer Internship Paired with a Registered Nurse Preceptor to participate in orientation, direct patient care and reflective practice sessions. Platform to develop your health care career!  

 

Available Areas

Avera St. Luke's – Main Campus Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, Oncology Infusion Center, Kidney Dialysis, Behavioral Health Unit, Pre-Post Op, & Operating Room.

Application Process

Please click here to visit our Nursing Clinical Internship web page to see full details for the application process.

 

Job Summary

Nursing Service at Avera St. Luke's requires all nurses and student nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role.   The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice are exemplified within the Position Description.  The NCI student, under the direction of a Registered Nurse mentor, 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 by him/her. Will perform the essential functions listed below in collaboration with and under the direction of a nurse mentor.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Currently, be enrolled and having completed all but the final one or two semesters of a CCNE or NLN accredited Registered Nurse program is required. 

*Please see the website for application process/requirements

Overview

Online application – Due Friday, November 1, 2024 Academic Advisor Evaluation – Due Friday, November 1, 2024. It may be emailed to jenna.trevor@avera.org or mailed to Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Attn: Jenna Trevor, Human Resources 305 S. State St., Aberdeen, SD 57401.

Work Schedule

Varied 8 or 12-hour shifts 

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. 

$20.00

 

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