Nursing Clinical Internship

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 7,200 - 8,800; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital is offering a Nursing Clinical Internship (NCI) for eligible nursing students in Sioux Falls, SD. This 10-week, full-time, paid internship partners you with a dedicated RN preceptor to broaden your clinical skills and patient-care experience.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited RN program and be within 1–2 semesters of graduation, with a current CPR/BLS certification required at hire. Submit your resume, transcript, and college information to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited RN program and within 1–2 semesters of graduation (Winter 2027 or Spring 2028).
• Must have participated in an academic clinical experience.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• The Nursing Clinical Internship (NCI) is a 10-week, full-time, paid internship during the summer.
• You will learn directly from a designated Registered Nurse preceptor to expand clinical skills.
• Applicants must submit a resume and college transcript with their application.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Enrolled in accredited RN program (Associate or Bachelor)

Job description

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Applications accepted September 3, 2026 – September 25, 2026

The Nursing Clinical Internship (NCI) at Avera Heart Hospital is a 10-week, full-time, paid internship during the summer. The NCI program will provide you the experience to expand your clinical skills while working in partnership with a designated Registered Nurse preceptor. The NCI program provides students with the ability to learn directly from health care workers.

NCI applicants must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (Associate or Bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience. At the time of the internship, NCI students must be within 1 or 2 semesters of their graduation date (Winter 2027 or Spring 2028).

Step into your future with the NCI program at Avera Heart Hospital! As a nationally recognized leader in heart and vascular care, we’ll give you real-world experience and a glimpse into an exciting healthcare career.

• Current resume and cover letter
• College transcript, including your most recent semester completed

Current BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire