Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Oncology Unit

Join the Leadership 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.

This position may be eligible for a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!*

Position Highlights :

Student Loan Repayment : This Registered Nurse (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 holistic care.

We offer a unique learning experience that involves a wide variety of medical diagnoses, and an opportunity to connect with our patients and make a positive impact in their lives.

Career Growth : You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Advancement opportunities as a Resource Nurse, and other Leadership roles.

• 24 bed unit consisting of Medical, Surgical, and Oncology patients. We also have an established Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
• Opportunities for self-scheduling.
• Continuing educational opportunities that promote and support certifications (OCN, CCTN, BMTCN, CRNI, and Medsurg-BC)
• Benefits !
• Safe patients ratios : 1 nursing professional : 4-5 patients
• In Unit Message Chair for all staff!
• If you are a nurse that. . .
• Wants to know they are practicing in a safe work environment? Then come to Medical / Surgical and Oncology at McKennan! You can expect a consistent patient ratio of 1 : 4 or 1 : 5.

The leaders here care about YOU, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that ratio remains optimal for your ability to not only care for your patients, but yourself in your practice

Education and / or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and / or meeting the requirements of

Work Schedule

• Hours :
• 7a-7 : 30p, 7p-7 : 30a; varied shifts between days / nights
• $3 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL is available for hours worked between 7p and 7a, $2 on weekends, and $5 on weekend nights!
• Weekend and / or night contracts available!

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

$31.00 - $46.50 per hour

Awards and Affiliations

• Avera McKennan has been designated a MAGNET facility 5-times in a row!!
• FACT Accreditation for bone marrow transplant
• 15 Top Health Systems in 2021 and 2019 by IBM Watson Health based on quality and patient satisfaction data.
• Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2019 No. 1 in South Dakota and in the Top 20 in Minnesota
• Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association
• The Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission

What Makes Avera Special?

Why Nursing at Avera?