RN Post Surgical Medicine
United Hospital
You'll care for patients recovering from urology, bariatric and OB-GYN surgeries on Unit 2600 at United Hospital.
Posted Oct 12 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Permanent evening shifts · 8-hour evening shifts Permanent Evenings (United States of America) 8-hour evening shift32 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Unit 2600, Post Surgical Medicine · Hospital providing care to patients recovering from surgeries such as Urology, Bariatric, and OB-GYNUrology, bariatric and OB-GYN surgical patients
- License
- RN license Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license if working in MN, held at hire
- Term
- Permanent .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)0.8 FTE
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Tier 3: New graduate
- License
- Minnesota RN license if working in MN, held at hire Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire Check your license
- License
- Wisconsin RN license if working in WI, held at hire WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire Check your license
- Certification
- Must meet at least ONE: current BLS from the American Heart Association, current BLS from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire
- Certification
- ACLS from the American Heart Association or ALS from the American Red Cross, at sites that require it 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 hire, at sites that require itAfter 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
Preferred
- Certification
- CMSRN certification 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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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
- 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.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- Shift and weekend differentials may be availablefor certain shifts or work
- Eligibility
- Benefit eligibility depends on FTE and union representation *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.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 (10)
- 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 dedicated well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators
- 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
- Well-being dollars and well-being navigators
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
- Union contract MNA-12, United RN-RUH MNA-12-United RN-RUH
- Charge
- Charge nurse when assigned to the role Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Weekends
- Every other weekend Every other weekend rotation
- Details
- Works with a patient care manager, supervisors and nursing assistants Work with a collaborative team that includes a patient care manager, supervisors, and nursing assistants
- Details
- Thorough orientation process take advantage of a thorough orientation process
- Details
- Experience tiers: greater than 1 year med/surg; less than 1 year med/surg; or new graduate Tier 1: Greater than 1 year medical/surgical experience Tier 2: Less than 1 year medical/surgical experience Tier 3: New graduate
- Details
- Lifts 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
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, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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Location Address
333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted
October 12, 2026 Posting Expiration Date
October 20, 2026 Department
34003240 2600 Post Surgical Medicine Shift
Permanent Evenings (United States of America) Shift Length
- 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:
32 Union Contract
MNA-12-United RN-RUH Weekend Rotation
Every Other Job
Summary
Become a part of United Hospital’s Unit 2600 as an RN in Post Surgical Medicine, providing care to patients recovering from surgeries such as Urology, Bariatric, and OB-GYN. Work with a collaborative team that includes a patient care manager, supervisors, and nursing assistants, and take advantage of a thorough orientation process. Experience the fulfillment of seeing patients recover and thrive. Key Position Details: Tier 1: Greater than 1 year medical/surgical experience Tier 2: Less than 1 year medical/surgical experience Tier 3: New graduate .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour evening shift Every other 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.
Practices primarily on hospital units and care for patients that are acutely ill across a wide variety of medical issues and support recovery from surgery. 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
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.