Avera
Health system in Aberdeen, SD
- $42k–$127k/yr posted pay across 12 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring days and rotating
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 14 postings · Employer research Jul 14, 2026
The short version
Avera is a healthcare system operating across multiple locations in South Dakota, including Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls and Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians in Aberdeen.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 14 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
The hard parts
Some positions are part-time only (e.g., 48 hours per 2-week pay period)
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Cross-functional duties extend beyond core nursing, including laboratory specimen testing and equipment maintenance
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Pay range may vary significantly by location and position type
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Common questions
Does Avera hire new grads?
2 of 14 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 14 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 11 roles with a stated shift, 6 are day shifts, 3 are rotating shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Cardiology (1), care transitions (1), clinic (1), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Avera, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Avera
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Rotating shift
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN/LPN
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