RN New Grad May 2027

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring a Registered Nurse to join a family-like team delivering high-quality care. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, administer medications, and supervise non-licensed staff, ensuring safety and confidentiality across cross-functional teams.

Flexible schedules cover all shifts and weekends as needed. Graduation from an accredited nursing program and current state RN licensure are required, with additional certifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Minimum of one-year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and develop a plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate care; administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Direct, monitor, and evaluate care provided by non-licensed personnel.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, accurate care delivery.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality; participate in specimen testing and QA/equipment maintenance.

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (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