Sanford Health

New Graduate RN - Registered Nurse - Sioux Falls

Sanford Health

13 H-1B approvals (2026)Full-timePosted 1 week ago

Job Description

Careers With Purpose

As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, Sanford Health is always looking to innovate and grow. Grow with us by joining our team of over 18,000 nurses. Our workplace culture focuses on treating patients and co-workers like family. You’ll work with people who value your advancement and help you find your niche.

Facility: Central Patient Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Pay Info: Sign-on Bonus available for eligible applicants!

Department Details

Are you unsure about what path you want to explore after your upcoming graduation? This position's purpose is to allow you to learn more about what units we have to offer as a new graduate RN. After talking with one of our Talent Advisors, the next step would be interviewing with the units of your choice!

Why Sanford

• Accredited Nurse Residency Program

• Magnet recognized organization since 2003

• Opportunities for advancement

Departments available to all New Graduate RNs

  • Pulmonary (1000)
  • Cardiology (3000)
  • Surgical Renal (4100)
  • Orthopedics/Neurology (5000)
  • Dialysis
  • Operating Room (Surgery)
  • Departments that prefer New Graduate RNs to be in their final semester of nursing school at the time of application:
  • Surgical Trauma (2000)
  • Inpatient Rehab (4300)
  • Medical Oncology (6000)
  • Critical Care
  • Ava's Hospice House
  • Emergency Department
  • Birthplace
  • Pediatrics
  • NICU
  • Please note that units will vary depending on available openings.

Job Summary

We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide the high-quality care patients and families have come to expect from us. In our fast-paced work environment, the registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills. Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Whether you’re a newly graduated registered nurse or have years of experience as an RN, we want someone willing to work closely with our nursing leaders to advance the organization. We take pride in giving you the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and coordinates patient care, assessment, education, triage and various other nursing interventions
  • Collaborates with colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care
  • Empathetically cares for patients during all stages of preventive services, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up along the continuum of care
  • Demonstrates competency and uses comprehensive nursing expertise

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0259150

Job Function: Nursing

Featured: No

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