Registered Nurse (RN) | December 2026 and May 2027 New Grad
Avera
Mitchell, South Dakota
Health system employer
$32.5–$48.5/hr
About $68k–$101k/yr
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
- 1-3 years Experience working in a clinical environment (preferred)
- Entry level - New grads welcome to apply
Benefits
- $15,000 sign on bonus
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $10,000)
- PTO available day 1
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
About the employer
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. Nurses at Avera function as members of interdisciplinary care teams, responsible for assessments, care…
What reviewers appreciate
- Options for free health insurance
- Sign-on bonus eligibility up to $10,000 for some positions
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
What reviewers flag
- Some positions are part-time only (e.g., 48 hours per 2-week pay period)
- Cross-functional duties extend beyond core nursing, including laboratory specimen testing and equipment maintenance
- Pay range may vary significantly by location and position type
Living in Mitchell, SD
Mitchell, South Dakota blends small-town heart with Midwestern practicality. Home to the world-famous Corn Palace and situated along Interstate 90, it offers a relaxed pace ideal for nurses seeking community connection. Local healthcare needs keep RNs valued, while friendly neighborhoods and easy drives to Sioux Falls balance work and lifestyle.
- State price level · South Dakota
- 88.6
- 11% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $851/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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