RN Neurology
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Nurses in neurology setting specialize in working with individuals with neurologic diagnoses.
Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 8/12-hour combo day/evening shift · day/evening shift 8/12 hour combo day/evening shift Day/Evening (United States of America)32 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Neuro Spine department · Hospital Nurses in neurology setting specialize in working with individuals with neurologic diagnoses.individuals with neurologic diagnoses
- License
- RN license Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license upon hire
- Term
- Permanent FTE 0.80 (64 hours per two week pay period)0.80 FTE
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 0 to 2 years RN experience, may consider new graduate RN
- License
- Minnesota RN license upon hire Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire Check your license
- License
- Wisconsin RN license upon hire WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire Check your license
- Certification
- current BLS from American Heart Association (one option) Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Certification
- current BLS from American Red Cross (one option) Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Certification
- NIHSS within 1 year NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale within 1 year required
- Certification
- Allina in-house BLS training (one option)After hire · within 30 days of hire Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- Education
- Associate's or Vocational degree
- Experience
- 0 to 2 years RN experience
- Also asks
- may consider new graduate RN
Preferred
- Certification
- CNRN Certified Neuroscience Nurse CNRN Certified Neuroscience Nurse preferred
- Certification
- SCRN Stroke Certified Nurse SCRN Stroke Certified Nurse preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- 0 to 2 years neuro experience
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
- 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.
- Pay differential
- Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- Extra pay
- shift, weekend and other differentials may applyfor certain shifts or work
- Eligibility
- benefit offerings determined by FTE and union status *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.FTE and union representation
- Pay reviews
- starting rate depends on experience, education and union agreement Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical/DentalMedical/Dental
- BenefitsPTO/Time AwayPTO/Time Away
- BenefitsRetirement Savings PlansRetirement Savings Plans
- BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort-term/Long-term DisabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
- BenefitsVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (11)
- BenefitsTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicableTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- BenefitsStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Benefitswell-being dollars and well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
- Dental insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
- Union
- MNA-12-United RN-RUH contract MNA-12-United RN-RUH
- Day to day
- assess needs, set outcomes, supervise and modify plan of care
- Day to day
- coordinate, collaborate and delegate for safe, effective care Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Day to day
- use evidence-based practice within statutes, rules and regulations Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Day to day
- maintain education and competencies Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Charge
- charge nurse, only when acting in role Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Weekends
- every third weekend Every 3rd weekend
- Details
- Medium work: lift up to 32 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
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
Original listing
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Location Address
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted
October 15, 2026
Posting Expiration Date
October 23, 2026
Department
34003280 7900 20 40 Neuro Spine
Shift
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length
8/12 combo shift
Hours Per Week
32
Union Contract
MNA-12-United RN-RUH
Weekend Rotation
Every 3rd
Job
Summary
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details
- Tier 1: Recent Neuro RN Experience in last 12 Months
- Tier 2: Recent Experience on an acute care unit in the last 6 months
- Tier 3: New Graduate RN
- FTE 0.80 (64 hours per two week pay period)
- 8/12 hour combo day/evening shift
- Every 3rd weekend
Job Description
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Nurses in neurology setting specialize in working with individuals with neurologic diagnoses.
Principle Responsibilities
- Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Supplemental roles:
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
- Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree
- 0 to 2 years RN experience, may consider new graduate RN
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 0 to 2 years neuro experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- CNRN Certified Neuroscience Nurse preferred
- SCRN Stroke Certified Nurse preferred
- NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale within 1 year required
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $44.64 to $74.33 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
What's around it?
Saint Paul, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average