Avera Health
Community hospital in Sioux Falls, SD
- $41k–$250k/yr posted pay across 15 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $50,000 on 13 roles
- Hiring days and rotating
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
From 22 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 23, 2026Sources
The short version
A mission-driven hospital where nurses rate culture above leadership
Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen anchors a faith-based regional system whose Gospel-values culture and multidisciplinary teamwork draw positive nurse feedback, though Indeed reviewers flag management effectiveness and advancement as weaker spots.
At Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen you can move through a level-by-level Professional Practice Program that includes an annual stipend once you reach Level III.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: avera.orgEligible RN roles put an extra $167 a month toward your student loan principal, up to $10,000 total.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: avera.orgAn Aberdeen Clinical Coordinator Care RN posting starts at $27.75 an hour and may carry a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 3 of 22 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- LPNs and LVNs: 5 of 22 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Nurses work in multidisciplinary teams within a mission-driven, faith-based culture emphasizing compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Avera offers free health insurance options, PTO from Day 1, and a student loan repayment program up to $10,000 ($167/month toward principal). Indeed reviews (3.7/5 across roughly 548 ratings) highlight supportive culture and competitive benefits, while rating management, job security, and advancement at 3.3/5. Holiday and weekend rotations are common for nursing positions, with night shifts requiring every third weekend. Avera St. Luke's recently opened an expanded 18-bed behavioral health unit.
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
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- Nurse residency
Nurse Residency Program at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Center
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- Career development
Professional Practice Program at Avera St. Luke's (Aberdeen) level-by-level structure; annual stipend at Level III. National certification support with reimbursement at McKennan.
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As of 2026Source: avera.org- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement for continued education offered for many nursing careers
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As of 2026Source: avera.org- Loan assistance
Student Loan Repayment Program: extra $167/month up to $10,000 toward loan principal for eligible RN positions
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As of 2026Source: avera.org- Charting system
Epic
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- Scheduling
Flex nurse schedules offered; examples include rotating shifts, night 7p-7:30a every third weekend, Mon-Fri clinic days, PRN rotating
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As of 2026Source: avera.org- Floating
L&D RN may float to other areas per established floating guidelines and RN scope
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As of 2026Source: avera.org
Benefits
Day-one PTO and options for free health insurance on RN postings; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment $167/month up to $10,000; sign-on bonuses on select roles (Aberdeen coordinator up to $10,000).
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$27.75-$41.25/hr
Clinical Coordinator Care (RN) at Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians; actual rate dependent upon experience
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Clinical Coordinator Care (RN) at Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians max of posted range
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$32.50-$48.50/hr
RN Behavioral Health Adult Unit PRN, Sioux Falls; actual pay dependent upon experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$32-$48/hr
RN Virtual OB on-site Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$38.29-$61.16/hr
RN Labor and Delivery Unit, Avera Marshall Hospital night shift; actual hourly rate dependent upon experience
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
$250,016.00/year
CRNA at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
RN Women's Center Mitchell SD $3 shift differential available
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
CRNA Queen of Peace may be eligible for up to $50,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Clinical Coordinator Care (RN) Aberdeen Family Physicians may be eligible up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
RN Pulmonary Clinic Avera McKennan $3,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
RN Women's Center Mitchell SD may be eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Avera Health in South Dakota hiring with sign-on bonuses up to $25,000
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Student loan repayment: extra payment of $167/month up to $10,000 total toward principal for eligible RN roles
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Employee healthDays 22 open
- GeneralDays 22 open
- L&DNights 1 · Rotating 12 open
- Pain clinicDays 22 open
- Discharge loungeDays 11 open
- EndoDays 11 open
- HospiceNights 11 open
- Long term careRotating 11 open
- OrthopedicsDays 11 open
- PACUDays 11 open
- Surgical renalRotating 11 open
- Women's centerRotating 11 open
RN role at Avera St. Luke's Hospital Women's Center caring for moms, babies, and families with rotating shifts.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: avera.org Labor and Delivery
RN accountable for nursing care for women before, during and after delivery; night shift 7p-7:30a at Avera Marshall.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: avera.orgComprehensive Pain Clinic
Part-time RN at Avera McKennan, Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm, 48 hours per 2 weeks.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: avera.orgBehavioral Health Adult Unit
PRN RN in Sioux Falls with rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays; pay $32.50-$48.50/hr.
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Source location unconfirmedPulmonary Clinic
RN clinic role Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; 80hrs/2wks at Avera McKennan; $3000 sign-on.
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Source location unconfirmedProfessional Practice Program (Aberdeen)
Professional Practice Program at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen with level-by-level RN clinical structure.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: avera.org
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Mission and family-like culture
- Employees describe a family-like atmosphere with strong values, teamwork, and deep connection to the Christian mission.
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- Pay below market
- Some employees feel pay is below market and could limit long-term growth despite development opportunities.
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- Staffing and workload
- Flexibility and work-life balance are appreciated, but staffing issues can create overwhelming workloads.
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More review themes
- Middle management communication
- Supportive management is noted, yet responsiveness and communication from middle management need improvement.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor overall 4.0/5 from 469 reviews; 72% would recommend; Sioux Falls subset 4.1 with 81% recommend.
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The hard parts
Some nurses here say pay sits below market and can limit how far earnings grow over time.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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 Health hire new grads?
3 of 22 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Center.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 13 of 22 roles, up to $50,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 21 roles with a stated shift, 15 are day shifts, 4 are rotating shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Employee health (2), general (2), L&D (2), pain clinic (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Avera Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Avera Health
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Gastroenterology Clinic
Posted 6 days ago
$23–$41/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN/LPN
- RN
- Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays
- LPN
- 40 hours a week 0930-1800. Monday through Friday.
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Floating required
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed · reported
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Rotating shift
- New grads welcomed · reported
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- CRNA/RN
- Day shift
Sources
- avera.org/careers/nursing-careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- avera.org/careers/nursing-careers/registered-nurse-professional-development
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- avera.org/health-care-professionals/student-residency-programs
Nursing here · as of 2026
- distilinfo.com/2026/05/27/avera-health-adopts-epic-system
Nursing here
- facebook.com/AveraSt.LukesHospital/posts/today-avera-and-avera-health-plans-launched-a-new-patient-portal-known-as-avera-/1671125185019267
Nursing here
- facebook.com/groups/2005013583137140/posts/3513718385599978
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Avera-Health-Nurse-Practitioner-Sioux-Falls-Reviews-EI_IE27675.0,12_KO13,31_IL.32,43_IM805.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Avera-Health-Sioux-Falls-Reviews-EI_IE27675.0,12_IL.13,24_IM805.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Avera-Health-Reviews-E27675.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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