Registered Nurse - (RN) - New Grad - December 2026

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 44,772 - 66,813; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

PTO available from day 1

5% employer matching for retirement

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position involves providing comprehensive patient care and developing nursing care plans for a diverse patient population. Candidates must have an active RN license in South Dakota, and a strong commitment to teamwork and effective communication is essential.

The role includes responsibilities in patient evaluation, care coordination, and compliance with health and safety standards. Avera offers a supportive environment with flexible scheduling and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Effective communication skills and visual acuity.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and communicate nursing plans.
• Develop and document nursing care plans.
• Evaluate and modify care plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

1–3 years clinical experience

Job description

Position Details

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

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

Pay Range: $32.50 - $48.50

Sign On Bonus: Eligible up to $15,000.

Where New Graduate RNs Can Begin Their Journey

• Brain & Spine (BSI) - 2 West
• Neuro Critical Care (NCC)
• Cardiopulmonary (CVS/PULM) - 1 East
• Oncology (Avera Cancer Institute)
• Orthopedic Trauma - 1 & 2 Main
• Short Stay - 4th floor Main
• Surgical Renal - 3 East
• Surgical Trauma - 1 West
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Labor and Delivery (Women’s Center 3rd floor)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Postpartum/Gyn – 4 East
• Behavioral Health Unit Adult B
• Behavioral Health Unit Adult C
• Behavioral Health Unit Acute Adult
• Behavioral Health Units Adolescent
• Behavioral Health Unit Child
• BHS Urgent Care

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.
• Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Teach healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.
• Evaluate patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re‑evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Keep patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keep patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Maintain competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education / License / Certification / Work Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing; an active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education / License / Certification / Work Experience

• 1–3 years of experience working in a clinical environment.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑605‑504‑4444 or send an email to [e-mail].