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Registered Nurse - Med Surg/ED - RN

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Mayo Clinic

Saint James, Minnesota

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.

Posted Jun 2 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour rotating30 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med Surg/ED Registered Nurse - Med Surg/ED - RN
License
RN license Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.state licensure
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
state licensure Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Certification
VisaScreen or equivalent certification
Your six-month RN application plan

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

  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
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $57/hr, across 1,460 postings.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMultiple plan optionsMedical: Multiple plan options.
  • BenefitsDelta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverageDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • BenefitsAffordable plan with national networkVision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • BenefitsHSA and FSAs for eligible expensesPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • BenefitsCompetitive retirement package to secure your futureRetirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
More benefits (9)
  • 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.
  • Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
  • Continuing Medical Education
  • Paid Time Off & Disability
  • Relocation Assistance
  • 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.
Care model
Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach.
Day to day
direct patient care, patient/family education 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.
Day to day
delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
Day to day
participate on committees or projects The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.
Hours stated
12 Hour Day/Night Rotation
Weekends
Every third weekend
On call
On-call rotation
Details
may be required to drive personal vehicle A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.

The workplace

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Hiring contact
**Recruiter** Savannah Utesch **Recruiter** Savannah Utesch

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

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 Mayo Clinic’s careers page.

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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. 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.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

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Saint James, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

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