Registered Nurse, RN
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $30–$40 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in South Dakota post a median of $38.63 an hour, the middle half $34.50–$40.50, across 312 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in South Dakota earn a median of $37.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for RN’s to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!
$5,000 Sign-on bonus available for full time!
Currently hiring for Day Shift
Starting wage at $30.00 an hour
$1 shift differential for Sunday through Thursday 6 PM to 6 AM shifts
$1.50 shift differential for Friday and Saturday 6 PM to 6 AM shifts
We offer great benefits including
- On Demand Pay.
- Shift differentials.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401K with employer match.
- Employee concierge program.
- And more!
As a RN Staff Nurse you are the backbone of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Watertown by ensuring residents receive the medication and care they need as directed by their individual care plan, conducting resident assessments, being a team leader, and advocating for your residents. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.
To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:
As a minimum, an unencumbered State of South Dakota RN license. Prior long term care experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!
Avantara Watertown never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.
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From Avantara Watertown's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Avantara Watertown
Avantara Watertown is a 51 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Avantara Watertown, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Watertown, SD, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Avantara Watertown
Based in Watertown, SDHires in South DakotaPay on its listings: 75% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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