Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical - RN at Mayo Clinic
Fairmont, Minnesota
Health system employer
- Eligibility
- CampEducation/Staff DevelopmentNursing Management/Admin
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Posted Aug 20, 2025
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour rotating
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected · On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
City: Fairmont State: MN Remote: NO Department: Nursing 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 – 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 The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
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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 leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy 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. 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. 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 a baccalaureate degree in 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 a baccalaureate degree in nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred. 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. Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Midwest - Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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 $42.84 - $65.84. 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 Part Time Hours/Pay Period 48 Schedule Details 12 Hour Day/Night Rotation Weekend Schedule Every 3rd weekend/holiday 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.
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 . Mayo Clinic participates in 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 Cassie Schlaak
Sourced from Mayo Clinic Health System’s careers page.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing program.
- 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 a baccalaureate degree in 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 a baccalaureate degree in nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
- One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
- 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. Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Midwest - Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
- Exemption Status
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- Nonexempt
- Compensation Detail
- The pay for this role is $42.84 - $65.84. 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
- Part Time
- Hours/Pay Period
- 48
- Schedule Details
- 12 Hour Day/Night Rotation
- Weekend Schedule
- Every 3rd weekend/holiday
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement program
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- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
Place
- City
- Fairmont, Minnesota
- Median rent
- $738/mo
- Local household income
- $53,084/yr
- State price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
Fairmont sits in southern Minnesota's prairie region, surrounded by several small lakes that give this quiet community its relaxed, outdoorsy character. A solid choice for nurses seeking small-town pace, friendly neighbors, and easy commutes without big-city pressure.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
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On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted $42.84–$65.84 range and differentials?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?