RN New Grad December 2026

Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Registered Nurse to support adult acute care with a focus on cardiology services. The RN will assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

You will oversee non-licensed staff and contribute to performance improvement initiatives. Flexible schedules across shifts and weekends support work-life balance while delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program with RN licensure.
• Clinical experience in adult acute care; cardiology preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Oversee non-licensed staff and ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Cardiology care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type: Regular

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

Position Summary: This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs. Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule:

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.

Education/Experience:

Graduate of a nursing program. Minimum of one-year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact.

Additional certifications are required as follows:

BLS within 30 days of employment for all RNs, ACLS within one year of employment for RNs with the home department or cross trained in: PCU, ED, Cath Lab, Outpatient Services or Phase II Outpatient Cardiac Rehab, PALS or ENPC within one year of employment for RNs with ED as their home department

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.