RN - Med/Surg/OB - PRN
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Posted Sep 23 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program Available for you: - Nurse Residency Program - Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development. - Investment in technology to support ef
- License
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS, ACLS, NRP and Fetal Monitoring and additional education required by the Acute Care department Required: BLS, ACLS, NRP and Fetal Monitoring and additional education required by the Acute Care department
- Certification
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Also asks
- Must be trained in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Care
- Also asks
- Required to pick up a minimum of 2 shifts every 6 weeks. At least one shift must be an evening, night, weekend, or holiday.
- Also asks
- We will train you!
- Also asks
- Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
- Also asks
- If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Preferred
- Certification
- Preferred and will be required: STABLE
- Education
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
- Experience
- Med/Surg experience preferred--but not required.
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.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- Weekends
- Weekends required
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
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
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 Sanford’s careers page.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Compensation
Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00
Union Position
No
Department Details
Join our compassionate, skilled and collaborative Thief River Falls OB/Med/Surg team, where you’ll make a meaningful impact during life’s most transformative moments. As a PRN RN, you’ll primarily support our Obstetrics unit and flex to Med/Surg when OB census is low—ensuring continuity of care across two areas of our hospital.
Qualifications
Must be trained in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Care Required: BLS, ACLS, NRP and Fetal Monitoring and additional education required by the Acute Care department Preferred and will be required: STABLE Med/Surg experience preferred--but not required. We will train you! Required to pick up a minimum of 2 shifts every 6 weeks. At least one shift must be an evening, night, weekend, or holiday. Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
Job Description
Whether you're a newly graduated RN or have years of experience as an RN, this position offers an opportunity to work independently and with a team of motivated professionals to provide ongoing collaboration and learning. We’re looking for positive, compassionate, hardworking registered nurses (RN) who can provide high-quality care patients and families deserve. Registered nurses who thrive are adaptable, great communicators, detail-oriented and have excellent time management skills.
Because innovation impacts everything we do, our nursing team is full of critical thinkers. Our Education team works hard to develop curricula that integrates evidence-based practices and engages with partners across our organization to provide our RNs the necessary skills and tools to succeed in your goals throughout your career.
Available for you
- Nurse Residency Program
- Robust on-boarding and training programs for continued growth and development.
- Investment in technology to support efficiencies and new models of care.
- A team-focused employee experience.
Qualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
What's around it?
Thief River Falls, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average