Sioux Falls, SD
PRN
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Applications accepted September 3, 2026 – September 25, 2026
The Nursing Clinical Internship (NCI) at Avera Heart Hospital is a 10-week, full-time, paid internship during the summer. The NCI program will provide you the experience to expand your clinical skills while working in partnership with a designated Registered Nurse preceptor. The NCI program provides students with the ability to learn directly from health care workers.
NCI applicants must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (Associate or Bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience. At the time of the internship, NCI students must be within 1 or 2 semesters of their graduation date (Winter 2027 or Spring 2028).
Step into your future with the NCI program at Avera Heart Hospital! As a nationally recognized leader in heart and vascular care, we’ll give you real-world experience and a glimpse into an exciting healthcare career.
Please submit:
Current BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire

Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities. Avera provides qualities care in SD, MN, IA, NE and ND through 315 locations in 100 communities and serves 1 million individuals.
Our 20,000 employees live out our Christian values of compassion, hospitality and stewardship daily in patient encounters and through our non-clinical support teams.
Learn how you can make an impact and move health forward at Avera.org/Careers