**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, 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.** **$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!** **_Position Highlights:_** + **May be eligible for $15,000 sign-on bonus with three-year commitment!** + **Ask about our Relocation Bonus!** + **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 is 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** + Day shift hours; 72 hours every 2 weeks. + 9-hour shifts + 4 days per week + Occasional weekend (Every 8th weekend in outpatient services) + Occasional holiday (1 holiday per year in outpatient services) **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.