Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Wyoming, Minnesota
Posted Aug 13 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days2 shifts · 24 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- ICU · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseMN Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
- Certification
- ACLS certification
- Certification
- CCRN certification
- Education
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Experience
- 1 year ICU/CCU experience
- Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Experience
- Will consider Pre-hospital Experience (EMT/Paramedic)
- Experience
- Will consider New Graduate nurses with Critical Care Capstone/Immersion experience
- Also asks
- $42.93- $71.46 Hourly
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $56/hr, across 1,424 postings.
- Overtime pay
- $43/hr
Benefits
- Free parking
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Responsibilities/Job Description
Fairview is looking for a Registered Nurse in the ICU at Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN.
Schedule
This role is a .6 FTE (48 hours every 2 weeks) working 12-hour day shifts, with every third weekend rotation. Variable weekday schedule.
About this Location
M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides high-quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care to community residents. With more than 30 specialties, Lakes offers a wide range of personalized inpatient and outpatient services tailored to each patient’s needs, grounded in our commitment to delivering exceptional, innovative care. Our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical suites and dedicated obstetrical operating room feature the latest technology, and Lakes is home to one of the region’s most comprehensive heart care programs.
Located in Wyoming, Minnesota, Lakes is conveniently situated just off I-35—approximately 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities, making it an easy commute from the metro while serving a growing surrounding community. Free parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes. Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs. Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes.
Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and members of the health care team within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care Demonstrates the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes. Promotes a culture of evidence based practice (EBP)
Required Qualifications
- MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
- ACLS certification
- Critical Care Experience
- Will consider Pre-hospital Experience (EMT/Paramedic)
- Will consider New Graduate nurses with Critical Care Capstone/Immersion experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- CCRN certification
- 1 year ICU/CCU experience
Qualifications
$42.93- $71.46 Hourly
What's around it?
Wyoming, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average