Registered Nurse - Med Surg/ED - RN
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.
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 →
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
- 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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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.
What's around it?
Saint James, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average