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.

This position may be eligible for a $6000 Sign-On Bonus!!! 

What Makes Short Stay Special?

• Safe Patient Ratios:  1 nursing professional: 4-5 patients
  • Zero tolerance for workplace violence, this team cares for YOU! !!
• 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.
• Unit Demographics
  • 16-bed observational unit
    • Wide variety of patient types!!! Goal for patients is <2 days “Length of Stay”
      • Non-emergent chest pain, ERCP, TIA, kidney stones, 24-hour EEG, long-term trials, appendectomy’s, generalized dizziness and/or weaknesses w/o a known root cause
      • Preferred med/surg and orthopedics overflow unit
    • Preferred overflow unit for stroke patients – ALL staff are NIH certified, team works hand-in-hand with neurology providers