Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care

Rum River

Princeton, Minnesota

Fresenius Medical Care runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Jul 21 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: Dialysis
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Below most Minnesota staff postingsMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $56/hr, across 1,424 postings.

Benefits

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) with company match
paid time off
parental leave

The role and schedule

Charge: Charge shifts are part of the role
Hours stated: Monday-Saturday 4:15am-4pm closed Sunday, rotating days/shifts
Weekends: Weekends required

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Preceptors and orientation

Guidance provided by Clinical Educator, Preceptor, and peers in decision-making and hands-on dialysis education.

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As of 2020Source: freseniusmedicalcare.com

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Scheduling

Clinic shifts vary; example clinic operates Monday-Saturday 4:15am-4pm, closed Sunday, with rotating days and shifts.

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The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

No previous dialysis experience needed, on the job training is provided. Rum River clinic hours: Monday-Saturday 4:15am-4pm closed Sunday, rotating days/shifts.

What's around it?

In Princeton, MN

Princeton, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $991/mo
Household income: $62,219/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Princeton, MN

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Princeton is shaped by the Rum River corridor and expansive rural-residential borders spanning Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties. In-town living clusters along North Rum River Drive and established residential blocks near 7th Avenue South, offering traditional single-family layouts close to local civic parks. Outlying pockets feature newer developments with Craftsman builds and larger acreage parcels that cater to commuters seeking privacy and open space.

Residential living in Princeton is shaped by the Rum River corridor and expansive rural-residential borders spanning Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties. In-town living clusters along North Rum River Drive and established residential blocks near 7th Avenue South, offering traditional single-family layouts close to local civic parks.

Outlying pockets feature newer developments with Craftsman builds and larger acreage parcels that cater to commuters seeking privacy and open space.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: foreseasonsclubhouse.com

Getting aroundPrinceton is an automobile-dependent community where daily errands and commutes require a personal vehicle. The average commute is approximately 27 minutes, with residents frequently driving south toward the Twin Cities metro or west toward St. Cloud along regional highways. Public transit is extremely limited, so healthcare workers on shift work must rely on reliable personal transportation and prepare for winter road conditions.

Princeton is an automobile-dependent community where daily errands and commutes require a personal vehicle. The average commute is approximately 27 minutes, with residents frequently driving south toward the Twin Cities metro or west toward St. Cloud along regional highways.

Public transit is extremely limited, so healthcare workers on shift work must rely on reliable personal transportation and prepare for winter road conditions.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Rum River and an active municipal park system. Riverside Park features riverside camping, fishing, and a dedicated canoe and kayak launch, while Young Park provides a quiet riverfront setting for angling. Pioneer Park offers unpaved hiking trails through wooded terrain, Riebe Park maintains an 18-hole disc golf course and an off-leash dog park, and Civic Center Park features pickleball courts. Golfers frequent the 18-hole, par-71 Princeton Golf Course along the river.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Rum River and an active municipal park system. Riverside Park features riverside camping, fishing, and a dedicated canoe and kayak launch, while Young Park provides a quiet riverfront setting for angling.

Pioneer Park offers unpaved hiking trails through wooded terrain, Riebe Park maintains an 18-hole disc golf course and an off-leash dog park, and Civic Center Park features pickleball courts. Golfers frequent the 18-hole, par-71 Princeton Golf Course along the river.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: princetonmn.org Source 2: homes.com Source 3: tripadvisor.com Source 4: foreseasonsclubhouse.com

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Living in Princeton

Princeton offers relocating nurses a quiet, nature-oriented lifestyle centered along the banks of the Rum River. Originally founded on lumber and agriculture, the city has evolved into a welcoming exurban retreat for professionals who prefer small-town tranquility within reach of regional hubs. Everyday life is marked by outdoor recreation, including paddling and camping at Riverside Park, hiking wooded paths in Pioneer Park, pickleball at Civic Center Park, and rounds at the 18-hole Princeton Golf Course. Social life revolves around local staples such as Fore Seasons Clubhouse Bar and Grill, Sunken Ship Brewing Company, and seasonal events at the Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds. The primary tradeoff is accessibility: with an average commute of 27 minutes, no viable public transit, and limited commercial infrastructure, a car is essential for daily living and trips to St. Cloud or the Twin Cities for specialized shopping, dining, and nightlife. For nurses seeking affordable space, Craftsman homes, and a tight-knit community, Princeton delivers a grounded Minnesota setting.

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As of 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: princetonmn.org Source 4: areavibes.com Source 5: niche.com

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