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Registered Nurse - Surgical/Neuro ICU

Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, Minnesota

$44.68–$75.66/hr

About $93k–$157k/yr

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Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

What the posting states

Shift
Nights · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends: every 3rd

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Responsibilities/Job Description: Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Neuro Surgical ICU Department at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the Night shift. This position will also work every 3rd weekend. Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow the link here to learn more information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn About our Neuro Surgical ICU Department at UMMC East Bank: The Surgical/Neuro ICU at the University of Minnesota Medical Center is a 16 bed unit that has adult surgical patients who require continuous monitoring including neurosurgery, transplant, and general surgery. We provide care to critically ill adult patients that have had surgery or trauma which require close observation and monitoring and interventions. We are looking for someone who will perform advanced monitoring using current technology, manage complex medication and infusion therapies, care for patient undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/interventions on the unit, and they will demonstrate the ability to safely and accurately operate unit equipment. Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for: Assessing patient needs and identifying expected nursing outcomes; Developing an individualized nursing plan of care; Implementing interventions as needed during treatment based on the plan of care; Evaluating care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes; Using communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes; Coordinating care with members of the health care team and delegating responsibilities to others as appropriate; Demonstrating the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes; Promoting a culture of evidence based practice (EBP) by participating in a multitude of available opportunities; and Performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. Required Qualifications: One (1) year ICU experience – OR – 18 months recent medical-surgical experience in a hospital setting MN RN License BLS required Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Arts in Nursing One (1) year ICU experience Certification in related specialty is highly desired One year adult critical care experience is preferred Certification by the American Association of Critical Care Nursing or in a related specialty is highly preferred Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire Qualifications: $44.68- $75.66 Hourly

Skills for this role

Patient assessmentCare planningImplementation of interventionsEvaluation of careCommunication strategiesCare coordinationDelegationEvidence-based practiceAdvanced monitoringMedication and infusion therapy managementDiagnostic and therapeutic proceduresEquipment operation

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • MN RN License
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Patient monitoring systems
  • Neurocritical care
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • Surgery

About the employer

Fairview Health Services
Hiring organization

Plenty of nurses treat this stretch as a Twin Cities base: typical drives into Minneapolis or St. Paul run 20–30 minutes, and the average commute time in the area sits around 20.5 minutes. The town itself is suburban, with a…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Burnsville location about 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis
  • Typical 20–30 minute drives to Minneapolis or St. Paul
  • Average area commute around 20.5 minutes

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay ranges from Fairview Burnsville postings available yet
  • Minnesota is not a nursing-license compact state
  • Graduated state income tax applies
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Living in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis blends urban energy with outdoor access, boasting trails, lakes, and a thriving arts scene anchored by the Mississippi riverfront. Nurses relocating here will find a strong healthcare job market, four distinct seasons, and neighborhoods like Northeast and Uptown offering diverse dining, breweries, and nightlife. The metro's parks and cultural amenities make it a well-rounded place to put down roots.

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Metro price level · Minneapolis area
5% above the national average
BEA index 104.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,371/mo
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