Registered Nurse - Observation

Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care.

Eligibility: Nursing Observation Unit

Posted Oct 13

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · straight overnight Straight Overnight 12-hour shifts & every third weekend36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Observation team · Hospital join our Observation team
License: RN licenseValid Minnesota Registered Nurse License
Term: 0.9 FTE

Do you qualify?

License: Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification: BLS provider status per American Heart Association guidelines BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
Education: associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree in Nursing Completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree program in Nursing.

Preferred

Education: BSN BSN preferred and generally expected that BSN is obtained within 2 years of hire.
Also asks: knowledge of age-related growth and development principles Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $55/hr, across 1,338 postings.
Tuition assistance: Offered

Benefits

Benefitsmedical insurance
Benefitsdental insurance
Benefitsretirement program
Benefitstime away from work
Benefitsinsurance options
Benefitstuition reimbursement

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Benefitsemployee assistance program
Benefitsonsite clinic

The role and schedule

Union: Park Nicollet MNA
Day to day: direct patient care
Day to day: coordinating and supervising care delegated to nursing assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel
Hours stated: 0.9 FTE. Straight Overnight 12-hour shifts & every third weekend
Weekends: every third weekend Straight Overnight 12-hour shifts & every third weekend

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Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Observation team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages the episode of patient care in partnership with persons, care givers, groups and other providers to reach a shared goal of delivering safe, quality health care. This patient care may be through direct care by the RN, or it may be through coordinating and supervising patient care delegated to, Nursing Assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.

Work Schedule

0.9 FTE. Straight Overnight 12-hour shifts & every third weekend

Required Qualifications

Completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree program in Nursing. BSN preferred and generally expected that BSN is obtained within 2 years of hire. Valid Minnesota Registered Nurse License BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

What's around it?

In Saint Louis Park, MN

Saint Louis Park, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Saint Louis Park, MN

NeighborhoodsHealthcare professionals and young residents often choose the West End for transit connectivity and newer multi-family developments, or Excelsior and Grand for its walkable, mixed-use atmosphere. Park Commons offers contemporary rental living with direct links to regional recreation corridors, while Elmwood provides established residential streets with traditional starter homes. Neighborhoods like Minikahda Vista feature character-rich Cape Cod, Craftsman, and Colonial houses near Minikahda Vista Park, whereas Lake Forest represents a quieter, premier suburban pocket situated close to Cedar Lake and the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

Healthcare professionals and young residents often choose the West End for transit connectivity and newer multi-family developments, or Excelsior and Grand for its walkable, mixed-use atmosphere. Park Commons offers contemporary rental living with direct links to regional recreation corridors, while Elmwood provides established residential streets with traditional starter homes.

Neighborhoods like Minikahda Vista feature character-rich Cape Cod, Craftsman, and Colonial houses near Minikahda Vista Park, whereas Lake Forest represents a quieter, premier suburban pocket situated close to Cedar Lake and the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com

Getting aroundSaint Louis Park is positioned directly west of Minneapolis along Highway 100 and Interstate 394, giving healthcare staff straightforward driving access to regional healthcare hubs and downtown medical centers in under twenty-five minutes. Metro Transit bus corridors and the developing Green Line light rail extension—with planned access points including West End Station—support alternative commuting options. Daily travel avoids the heavier bottlenecking common to outer-ring suburbs, though Highway 100 and I-394 interchange traffic can build during shift changes.

Saint Louis Park is positioned directly west of Minneapolis along Highway 100 and Interstate 394, giving healthcare staff straightforward driving access to regional healthcare hubs and downtown medical centers in under twenty-five minutes. Metro Transit bus corridors and the developing Green Line light rail extension—with planned access points including West End Station—support alternative commuting options.

Daily travel avoids the heavier bottlenecking common to outer-ring suburbs, though Highway 100 and I-394 interchange traffic can build during shift changes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around immediate access to the Cedar Lake Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to connect directly into the regional trail network and nearby Cedar Lake. Local neighborhood outdoor spaces include Minikahda Vista Park and the city's Recreation Outdoor Center, known locally as the ROC, which hosts community skating, turf sports, and open-air recreational programs throughout changing weather conditions.

Outdoor recreation centers around immediate access to the Cedar Lake Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to connect directly into the regional trail network and nearby Cedar Lake. Local neighborhood outdoor spaces include Minikahda Vista Park and the city's Recreation Outdoor Center, known locally as the ROC, which hosts community skating, turf sports, and open-air recreational programs throughout changing weather conditions.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Saint Louis Park

Saint Louis Park offers healthcare professionals an appealing blend of first-ring suburban convenience and urban vibrancy directly west of Minneapolis. Positioned along Interstate 394 and Highway 100, the city provides swift, predictable commutes to major Twin Cities hospital systems and downtown clinics without the traffic strain of outer suburbs. Nurses seeking low-maintenance living gravitate toward modern apartment communities in the West End and Park Commons, both boasting immediate access to the Cedar Lake Trail and rapid transit links. For those pursuing detached homes, mature neighborhoods like Minikahda Vista and Elmwood showcase classic Cape Cod and Craftsman architecture on tree-lined streets. Daily life is energized by distinct commercial districts, ranging from brunch at Hope Breakfast Bar and rooftop drinks in the West End to beloved local eateries in Texa Tonka like Wok in the Park and Angel Food Bakery. While winters demand genuine resilience against upper Midwest freezes and snow, the city balances the cold with facilities like the Recreation Outdoor Center and effortless proximity to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

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As of 2026-01Source 1: homes.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com Source 3: exploreminnesota.com Source 4: reddit.com

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