*AUGUST 2025 NEW GRADS are welcome to apply!*
**Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible applicants!**
Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!
Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.
Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.
**Every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation!!!**
What Makes Orthopedics Special?
Safe Patient Ratios: 1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU!!!
NEW ORIENTATION MODEL
Become immersed in Ortho's "Tiered Skills Acquisition Model" (tSAM) for orientation as a new grad RN! J
Within this evidenced-based model, expect orientation that is set up similar to how you went through nursing school.
Key Takeaways:
Caring for the whole nursing assignment from the start, but focused on specific aspects of nursing care to ensure mastery and comfort in job duties long-term
8-week model; can offer additional orientation if needed
Every 1-2 weeks expect hands-on education time in which you'll go through all materials in the previous tier of learning to understand the WHY behind your job duties!!!
Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements
Educational Simulation
RN Committee Membership
Professional Achievement Program
Leadership Development
New In-Unit Massage Chair for all ortho staff!!!