Registered Nurse (RN) - Careflight Float

Company: Avera McKennan Hospital
Location: Garretson
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

**$6,000 Sign-On Bonus**






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.

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Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.

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**May be eligible for a $6,000 Sign-on Bonus**

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Position Highlights:

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• Student Loan Repayment: -This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for -Avera's -Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from -Avera -will help pay down your principal balance faster.
  
• Positive Work Environment: -Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
  
• Career Growth: -You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
  
• May be eligible for a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus over 24 months
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  The Department of Nursing at Avera McKennan requires all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as a RN. The American Nurses Associations (ANA) scope and standards of practice are exemplified within the position description. - The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient. - He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift. This position may be required to float to bases when aircraft is out of service and other base location has a vacant shift.
  
  Education and/or Experience
  
  
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  • Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
    
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred. - -
    
  • Three years of critical care experience required.
    
    
    Licensure/Certification/Registration
    
    
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    • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required. -
      
    • North Dakota EMS required within 90 days from the date of hire.
      
    • Strongly encouraged to complete life-saving education specific to specialty area.
      
    • It is a requirement to obtain certification as a Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) within two years from the date of hire.
      
    • Membership in a professional organization encouraged.
      
      
      Work Schedule
      
      
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      • Aberdeen and Pierre area 24-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:00am -and Sioux Falls is 12-hour shifts, Varied shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00pm-7:30am; 72hrs/2wks
        
        
        Pay
        
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        • $30.50 - $45.25 per hour
          
          
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