Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Support

Gillette Children's

St Paul, Minnesota

Gillette Children's is a specialty hospital.

Posted Jul 16

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour nights32 hours a week
Unit and setting: PICU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: Minnesota staff median is $98k/yrMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $55k/yr to $125k/yr, the middle half $71k/yr to $115k/yr, across 1,789 postings. This posting's $86k/yr to $147k/yr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

Benefits

Retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above

The role and schedule

Floating: Floats to other units
Weekends: Every third weekend

The workplace

Gillette Children's

Specialty Hospital

You would be walking into Gillette Children's in St. Paul, a nonprofit specialty hospital that has focused on pediatric brain, bone, and movement conditions since 1898. The building sits at 200 University Ave. E. Five inpatient units handle recovery from…

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Scheduling

PICU example: 0.6 FTE straight nights, 12-hour shifts, every third weekend; Resource team: 0.8 FTE straight nights 8-hr weekdays plus 12-hr every 3rd weekend

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0.8 FTE RN Straight Nights 8-hour shifts weekdays. 12 hours 7pm-7am every 3rd Sat/Sun at St. Paul Main Campus. RN position within Gillette Children's Nursing Support Team (Resource Team/float team) providing direct patient care across all inpatient nursing units. Requires cross-training into PICU within 12 months and successful completion within 18 months of hire. Administers family-centered nursing care to patients, advises on health maintenance and disease prevention, and provides skilled assistance in healthcare system navigation.

What's around it?

In St Paul, MN

St Paul, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in St Paul, MN

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers and young professionals gravitate toward several distinct enclaves across St. Paul's 17 designated districts. Macalester-Groveland (Mac-Groveland) and Highland Park provide safe, residential, tree-lined settings with easy transit and park access, sitting at higher price points. Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill offer historic character dominated by Victorian architecture, walkable commercial strips near Grand Avenue, and quick downtown access. Those seeking artsy dining, active nightlife, or budget-friendly rentals often look to Hamline-Midway, West-Seventh, or Lowertown, while St. Anthony Park provides quiet village appeal near academic hubs.

Healthcare workers and young professionals gravitate toward several distinct enclaves across St. Paul's 17 designated districts. Macalester-Groveland (Mac-Groveland) and Highland Park provide safe, residential, tree-lined settings with easy transit and park access, sitting at higher price points.

Cathedral Hill and Summit Hill offer historic character dominated by Victorian architecture, walkable commercial strips near Grand Avenue, and quick downtown access. Those seeking artsy dining, active nightlife, or budget-friendly rentals often look to Hamline-Midway, West-Seventh, or Lowertown, while St. Anthony Park provides quiet village appeal near academic hubs.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: affinity-moving.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundDowntown St. Paul serves as a central transit hub where Interstates 35E and I-94 intersect, linking east-west and north-south travel across the Twin Cities. Public transit coverage is anchored by Metro Transit buses and light rail lines connecting into Minneapolis, alongside regional options like Amtrak's Empire Builder line and local bike and scooter rentals. In historic districts such as Summit Hill and Cathedral Hill, narrow streets, tight street parking, and winter snow emergency parking restrictions require careful planning for shift workers.

Downtown St. Paul serves as a central transit hub where Interstates 35E and I-94 intersect, linking east-west and north-south travel across the Twin Cities. Public transit coverage is anchored by Metro Transit buses and light rail lines connecting into Minneapolis, alongside regional options like Amtrak's Empire Builder line and local bike and scooter rentals.

In historic districts such as Summit Hill and Cathedral Hill, narrow streets, tight street parking, and winter snow emergency parking restrictions require careful planning for shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: affinity-moving.com

OutdoorsWith nearly every resident living within a 10-minute walk of green space, St. Paul manages over 170 public parks. Como Park is a marquee destination featuring Lake Como, walking paths, and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Como Zoo. Lake Phalen and Battle Creek Regional Park offer extensive trails, water recreation, and cross-country terrain, while Harriet Island Regional Park delivers riverside green spaces and skyline views along the Mississippi River. Golfers also utilize public amenities like the Highland National Golf Course.

With nearly every resident living within a 10-minute walk of green space, St. Paul manages over 170 public parks. Como Park is a marquee destination featuring Lake Como, walking paths, and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Como Zoo.

Lake Phalen and Battle Creek Regional Park offer extensive trails, water recreation, and cross-country terrain, while Harriet Island Regional Park delivers riverside green spaces and skyline views along the Mississippi River. Golfers also utilize public amenities like the Highland National Golf Course.

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Living in St Paul

Known as the City of Neighborhoods, Saint Paul offers relocating nurses a distinct community feel defined by 17 historic districts, blufftop Mississippi River views, and a calm alternative to Minneapolis. Healthcare professionals frequently settle in areas like Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, or Cathedral Hill, balancing tree-lined streets with easy access to I-94, I-35E, and Metro Transit light rail. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the free conservatory at Como Park, catching a St. Paul Saints game at CHS Field, or dining across global kitchens in Frogtown and neighborhood breweries like Waldmann and Bad Weather. The primary adjustment for newcomers is winter: annual snowfall exceeds 50 inches, requiring winter driving confidence, diligent adherence to street parking snow emergency rules, and warm layers to enjoy traditions like the Winter Carnival. For nurses seeking an established, culturally grounded city with immediate park access and preserved architectural charm, Saint Paul delivers a welcoming home base.

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