Registered Nurse – Inpatient Palliative Care - RN
Rochester, Minnesota
You'll care for adult patients and families living with chronic, life-limiting illness on a palliative unit. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.
- Eligibility
- Inpatient Care
Posted Aug 6
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Rotating days and nights Variable schedule Days/Nights, 12 hour shifts30 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Eisenberg 7-4A Palliative Medicine · Hospital Adults with chronic life-limiting diseases and their families
- License
- RN license Current RN license by applicable state requirements.Current RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
- Certification
- Additional state licenses or specialty training the work area requires Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Education
- BSN within five years for associate-degree RNs starting April 1, 2020 or later
- Education
- BSN required for associate-degree RNs who started before April 1, 2020
- Experience
- One year of RN experience One year of RN experience required.
- Also asks
- Computer skills Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Also asks
- Valid driver's license Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Preferred
- Also asks
- Prior electronic medical record experience
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Rochester staff RN payRochester staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $44/hr, across 235 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Eligibility
- Benefit eligible Benefit Eligible
- Pay reviews
- Pay rewards experience, education and dedication Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication to the organization.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical: multiple plan optionsMedical: Multiple plan options.
- BenefitsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement accountDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Day to day
- Pain and symptom management
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching
- Day to day
- Discharge planning
- Day to day
- Emotional support for patients and families
- Day to day
- Coordinating care and transitions of care The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
- Care model
- Mayo Nursing Care Model The Mayo Nursing Care Model is the nursing care delivery system.
- Day to day
- May drive own vehicle for work A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.
- Hours stated
- Variable schedule Days/Nights, 12 hour shifts
- Weekends
- Every third weekend Every third weekend
- On call
- On-call shifts possible Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
- Holidays
- Holiday shifts possible
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program Visit the [Nurse Residency webpage (opens in new window)](https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/nurseresidencyprograms) for program details including current and upco
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Original listing
Posted on Mayo Clinic’s careers page.
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Registered Nurse – Inpatient Palliative Care - RN
Job ID 388584Date posted 08/06/2026
- Rochester, MN
- Full Time
- Benefit Eligible
- Remote: No
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Overview
At Mayo Clinic, you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at one of the world's most exceptional health care institutions. Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career.
Job Description
CityRochester
StateMN
RemoteNO
DepartmentNursing
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (opens in new window) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Location: Eisenberg 7-4A Palliative Medicine
Patient Care Type: This unit specializes in Palliative Care and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide inpatient nursing care to adult patients and families with various types of chronic life limiting diseases. Patients may be hospitalized during various stages of the wellness/illness from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, or through end of life.
Bed #: 9
Nursing Team Roles: Specific patient care services include holistic care for pain and symptom management to improve quality of life, patient and family education, discharge planning, and emotional support. The Mayo Nursing Care Model is the nursing care delivery system.
The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.
For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support new graduate RNs. Visit the Nurse Residency webpage (opens in new window) for program details including current and upcoming application windows. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals. Together, we’ll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Qualifications
Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). One year of RN experience required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020, and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Additional
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills
Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
License and Certification (Must obtain prior to start date)
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
The pay for this role is $43.84 - $66.84. Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication to the organization. Combined with our competitive tuition reimbursement program, the compensation approach empowers nurses to grow professionally and maximize their earning potential.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
48-72
Schedule Details
Variable schedule Days/Nights
- 12 hour shifts
Weekend Schedule
Every third weekend
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (opens in new window)
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (opens in new window). Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (opens in new window) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Missy Egeland
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Career Path
Mayo Clinic offers many different nursing career opportunities to meet the needs of nursing professionals with a variety of educational and work experiences.
Whether you have a vocational certificate, or an associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary, team-oriented work environment presents opportunities that are rarely experienced elsewhere.
High School Diploma/Vocational Degree
High School Diploma/Vocational Degree
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Patient Care/Nursing Assistant or Technician
- Emergency Department Technician
- Urology Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- IV Technician
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
- Certified Surgical Assistant
- Clinical Resource Nurse
- Nursing Research
- Social Worker
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Supervisor
- Nurse Manager
Graduate Degree
Graduate Degree
- Nursing Education Specialist
- Nurse Scientist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Leadership
- Social Worker
Benefits
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Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
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Continuing Medical Education
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Paid Time Off & Disability
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Relocation Assistance
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What's around it?
Rochester, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,399/mo
- Household income
- $89,389/yr, all local households, not nurse pay