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RN Med Surg Float Pool

AHS Allina Health System

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You'll float across patient care departments, matched to your experience and competencies.

Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Permanent nights 12-hour permanent night shifts36 hours a week (72 per two-week pay period)
Unit and setting
Med Surg Float Pool · Hospital RN Med Surg Float Pool
License
RN license Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license, required upon hire if working in MN (Wisconsin license if working in WI)
Term
Permanent 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period)0.9 FTE

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Tier 3: New grads or nurses with long term care experience.
License
Minnesota RN license, required upon hire if working in MN (Wisconsin license if working in WI) Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire Check your license
Certification
Current BLS (American Heart Association) Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Certification
Current ACLS (American Heart Association), required at some sites Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
Certification
Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
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)
Certification
PALS within 180 days of hire, at some sitesAfter hire · within 180 days of hire Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within 180 days of hire
Education
Associate's or vocational degree Associate's or Vocational degree

Preferred

Certification
Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Professional RN experience
Experience
Medical/surgical experience Medical/Surgical 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.

    Explore new grad jobs
  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

Against similar roles
Top of Minneapolis staff RN payMinneapolis staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $45/hr, across 126 postings.
Pay differential
Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Extra pay
Shift and weekend differentialsfor certain shifts or work
Eligibility
Benefit eligibility depends on FTE and union status *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

  • BenefitsWell-being dollars and dedicated well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators
  • 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
More benefits (9)
  • BenefitsVoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicableTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • BenefitsStudent loan support for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • 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

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
Union
Union contract MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN
Floating
Float across patient care departments Provides nursing care across patient care departments in alignment with the nurses experience and competencies.
Charge
Charge nurse when assigned to the role Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
Weekends
Every third weekend Every 3rd weekend rotation
Details
Magnet-recognized hospital Magnet Recognized, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Details
Lift up to 32 lb occasionally and 25 lb frequently Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Details
Tier 2: inpatient nurses with more than 1 year of experience Tier 2: Inpatient nurses greater than 1-year of experience
Details
Tier 3: new grads or nurses with long-term care experience

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 patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.

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Location Address

  • 2800 10th Ave
  • Receiving Dock
  • Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted

October 15, 2026 Posting Expiration Date

October 23, 2026 Department

31003840 Med Surg Float Pool Shift

Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length

  • 12 hour shift Hours Per Week:

36 Union Contract

MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN Weekend Rotation

Every 3rd Job

Summary

Join our supportive nursing team at Magnet Recognized, Abbott Northwestern Hospital where we provide exceptional whole patient care to a diverse population. Learn and grow in an inclusive community that values collaboration. Key Position Details: Tier 1: Current Med Surg Float Pool Nurse Tier 2: Inpatient nurses greater than 1-year of experience Tier 3: New grads or nurses with long term care experience. 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour permanent night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation

Job Description

Nursing is the assessment 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.

Provides nursing care across patient care departments in alignment with the nurses experience and competencies. 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Professional RN experience Medical/Surgical 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 BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below (Location specific, some sites may require):

  • 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)

Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) preferred

Additional certifications may be needed at certain sites

  • Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within 180 days of hire

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.

What's around it?

In Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$1,371/mo
Household income
$80,846/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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