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Avera Health
Health system employer · Based in Aberdeen, SD
A mission-driven hospital where nurses rate culture above leadership
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Who they are
Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen anchors a faith-based regional system whose Gospel-values culture and multidisciplinary teamwork draw positive nurse feedback, though Indeed reviewers flag management effectiveness and advancement as weaker spots.
- Hiring days & nights & rotating
More about Avera Health
Avera Health's mission is 'to provide care and services to everyone who needs it.' The organization is guided by Gospel values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, summarized by the phrase 'caring together for life.' Avera emphasizes that its mission is more than a statement and is practiced in daily operations.
Life on the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
Nurses work in multidisciplinary teams within a mission-driven, faith-based culture emphasizing compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Avera offers free health insurance options, PTO from Day 1, and a student loan repayment program up to $10,000 ($167/month toward principal). Indeed reviews (3.7/5 across roughly 548 ratings) highlight supportive culture and competitive benefits, while rating management, job security, and advancement at 3.3/5. Holiday and weekend rotations are common for nursing positions, with night shifts requiring every third weekend. Avera St. Luke's recently opened an expanded 18-bed behavioral health unit.
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 3 · Nights 1 · Rotating 1
Benefits
Avera offers a benefits package that includes options for free health insurance, PTO available from Day 1, a student loan repayment program providing up to $10,000 in additional principal payments ($167/month), and significant sign-on bonuses for eligible positions up to $50,000.
What nurses say in reviews
Nurse reviews on Indeed for Avera Health (based on ER RN reviews in Sioux Falls) yield an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 547 reviews. Work-life balance and pay/benefits both rated 3.6 out of 5. Job security, advancement, and management rated 3.3 out of 5, suggesting moderate satisfaction with some concerns about career growth and leadership. Glassdoor reviews were also referenced but specific content was not fully captured. Common positive themes include a supportive mission-driven culture, competitive pay, and good benefits. Concerns appear centered around management effectiveness and limited advancement opportunities.
The good
- Options for free health insurance for employees
The city
The city: Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls blends Midwestern friendliness with urban energy. South Dakota's largest city offers a growing healthcare sector, clean parks along the Big Sioux River, and a vibrant downtown. Nurses enjoy no state income tax, short commutes, and genuine community in this steadily expanding metro.
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- Jul 15, 2026
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