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RN Cardiovascular Care

You'll care for patients with various conditions of the cardiovascular system on Mercy 4 Heart.

Posted Sep 28 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour shifts · day and evening shifts Shift Length: 8 hour shift 8-hour day/evening shift28 hours a week
Unit and setting
Mercy 4 Heart · Hospital Specializes in the care of patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system.cardiovascular patients
License
RN license Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license upon hire if working in MN
Term
Permanent .7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period)0.7 FTE

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Tier 3: Up to One year RN experience, or New Grad in an acute care setting, plus Cardiac and Telemetry experience required within past year.
License
Minnesota RN license upon hire if working in MN Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire Check your license
License
Wisconsin RN license upon hire if working in WI WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire Check your license
Certification
current ACLS from the American Heart Association (one of ACLS or ALS required) Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
Certification
current ALS from the American Red Cross (one of ACLS or ALS required) Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
Certification
Allina in-house ACLS training within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)
Education
associate's or vocational degree Associate's or Vocational degree
Experience
1-2 years of RN experience 1-2 years RN experience
Experience
at least one year of acute care RN experience (tier 2) Minimum of one year RN experience required in an acute care setting
Experience
2+ years of acute care RN experience (tier 1)
Experience
up to one year of RN experience or new grad (tier 3) Up to One year RN experience, or New Grad in an acute care setting
Experience
cardiac and telemetry experience within the past year Cardiac and Telemetry experience required within past year.
Experience
critical care or open-heart experience (tier 1) Critical Care and/or Open-Heart experience required.

Preferred

Certification
RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing preferred
Certification
CCRN Critical Care RN CCRN Critical Care RN preferred
Certification
CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse preferred
Education
bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree
Experience
0 to 2 years of cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience 0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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.

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Extra pay
shift and weekend differentials may apply Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.for certain shifts or work
Eligibility
benefits depend on your FTE and whether you are union-represented *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Pay reviews
starting rate depends on experience, education and the union agreement Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical and dentalMedical/Dental
  • BenefitsPTO and time awayPTO/Time Away
  • Benefitsretirement savings plansRetirement Savings Plans
  • Benefitslife insuranceLife Insurance
  • Benefitsshort-term and long-term disabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
  • Benefitsvoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (9)
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement or continuing medical educationTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Benefitsstudent loan support for Public Service Loan ForgivenessStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Benefitswell-being dollars and well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs
  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
Union
MNA-05-Mercy RN-RMC union contract MNA-05-Mercy RN-RMC
Charge
coordinates and directs unit operations when acting as charge nurse Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
Weekends
every other weekend Every other weekend rotation
Details
lift up to 32 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

The workplace

AHS Allina Health System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Cardiac has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.

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Location Address

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted

September 28, 2026 Department

38013252 Mercy 4 Heart Shift

Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length

  • 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:

28 Union Contract

MNA-05-Mercy RN-RMC Weekend Rotation

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Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.

This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Tier 1: 2+ years of RN experience in an acute care setting required: plus, Cardiac and Telemetry experience required within past year.

Critical Care and/or Open-Heart experience required. Tier 2: Minimum of one year RN experience required in an acute care setting; plus, Cardiac and Telemetry experience within the past year. Critical Care and/or Open-Heart experience preferred.

Tier 3: Up to One year RN experience, or New Grad in an acute care setting, plus Cardiac and Telemetry experience required within past year. .7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shift Every other weekend rotation

Job Description

Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Specializes in the care of patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system.

Principle Responsibilities

Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed. Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.

Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care. Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable. Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.

Fulfills all organizational requirements. Supplemental roles: Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).

  • Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.

Preceptor (only when acting in this role).

  • Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.

Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree 1-2 years RN experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree 0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience Licenses/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below

  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)
  • RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing preferred
  • CCRN Critical Care RN preferred
  • CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse preferred
  • Physical Demands

Medium Work

Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $44.64 to $74.33 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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