Registered Nurse - Medical - RN at Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
- Eligibility
- Hospital Internal MedicineCampCardiacSign-on bonus
Posted Aug 20, 2025 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit and setting
- Nursing
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Education
- All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
- Education
- All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
- Experience
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Also asks
- Additional
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Also asks
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
- Also asks
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
- Also asks
- Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
- Also asks
- Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
Preferred
- Experience
- One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
- Experience
- Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
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
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
Benefits
- Medical - Multiple plan options
- Dental - Delta Dental or reimbursement account
- Vision - Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings - HSA and FSAs
- Retirement - Competitive retirement package
- Tuition reimbursement
More benefits (6)
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 (must start by August 30th, 2025)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA
- Retirement Plan
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- On call
- On-call rotation
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Mayo Clinic Health System’s careers page.
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City: Rochester State: MN Remote: NO Department: Nursing Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options. 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. Responsibilities Join the Hospital Internal Medicine staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and embark on a unique adventure in your nursing career.
We're offering a generous hiring bonus of up to $15,000 for those who start by August 30th, 2025. In order to maintain your incentive eligibility, you will need to remain in this specific position for the duration of the commitment period. External candidates and employees promoting into a RN role are eligible for sign-on incentives. This position is open to experienced nurses and new grad nurses.
Location: Joseph 3A/B (JO3A/B), Hospital Internal Medicine (General Care) Patient Care Type: A medical unit with patients on the Hospital Internal Medicine (HIM) services. Bed #: 24 Nursing Team Roles: Medical patients present with a variety of acute or chronic health problems, often with multiple comorbidities to be managed. Complex discharge planning is often required to return these patients to the community.
For new grad nurses: All newly graduated Registered Nurses with less than 12 months of practice experience, hired into a scheduled FTE Registered Nurse position on the Rochester campus of Mayo Clinic are automatically enrolled in the . A separate application or enrollment process is not required. All nurses new to Mayo Clinic, regardless of experience, will receive an extensive orientation program.
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. Qualifications Student or graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date. All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire. Additional
Qualifications
One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills. Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals. License or
Certification
Must obtain prior to start date
Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS – certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.
We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers: American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider) Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers) Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area. Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail The pay range is $42.84 - $70.41. Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication to the organization. Combined with our competitive tuition reimbursement program, the compensation approach empowers nurses to grow professionally and maximize their earning potential.
Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 40-72
Schedule Details
Variable schedule including days/evenings/nights and either 8 and/or
- 12 hour shifts- available schedule options will be discussed during interview
- Weekend Schedule
- Variable shifts including every other, or every third weekend
- International Assignment
- No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.
Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the . Mayo Clinic participates in and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter Angela Roberts
What's around it?
Rochester, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,399/mo
- Household income
- $89,389/yr, all local households, not nurse pay