RN Cardiac Unit
Minneapolis, Minnesota
You'll work on a medical telemetry unit caring for cardiac patients.
Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Permanent nights 12-hour permanent night shifts Permanent Nights (United States of America)30 hours a week (60 hours per two-week pay period)
- Unit and setting
- Medical Telemetry unit · Hospital treat cardiac patientsCardiac patients
- License
- RN license Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license required if working in Minnesota upon hire
- Term
- Permanent 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period)0.75 FTE
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Tier 3: New RN Graduate
- License
- Minnesota RN license required if working in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire Check your license
- Certification
- Current ACLS from the American Heart Association Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Certification
- Or current ALS from the American Red Cross Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
- Certification
- In-house ACLS training within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)
- Education
- Associate's or vocational degree Associate's or Vocational degree
- Experience
- 1-2 years RN experience
Preferred
- Certification
- RN-BC cardiac vascular nursing RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing preferred
- Certification
- CCRN critical care RN CCRN Critical Care RN preferred
- Certification
- CHRN certified heart failure nurse CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- 0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry or critical care RN experience 0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
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 →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Minneapolis staff RN payMinneapolis staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $45/hr, across 126 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 and weekend differentials may applyfor certain shifts or work
- Pay reviews
- Starting rate depends on experience, education and the 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 and long-term disabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
- BenefitsVoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (7)
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement or continuing medical educationTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- BenefitsStudent loan support for Federal Public Service Loan ForgivenessStudent 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
- 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
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
- Union
- Represented under the MNA contract MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN
- Charge
- Charge nurse when acting in that role Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Weekends
- Every third weekend Every 3rd weekend rotation
- Details
- Lifts up to 32 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Cardiac has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.
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Location Address
- 2800 10th Ave
- Receiving Dock
- Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted
October 19, 2026 Department
31003254 AHMHI H5000 SB5400 CV PCU MPLS Shift
Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length
- 12 hour shift Hours Per Week:
30 Union Contract
MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN Weekend Rotation
Every 3rd Job
Summary
Be a part of the team at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, voted the Best Hospital in the Twin Cities (U. S. News & World Report). Our Medical Telemetry unit utilizes cutting-edge technologies to treat cardiac patients and provides opportunity for continuous learning. Elevate your skillset in a collaborative environment on the forefront of cardiac nursing. Key Position Details: Tier 1: CV Telemetry experience, pre/post open heart surgery patient care experience preferred Tier 2: Med/surg experience Tier 3: New RN Graduate 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour permanent night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation
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.
Specializes in the care of patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system. 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 1-2 years RN experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree 0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN 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 ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)
- RN-BC Cardiac Vascular Nursing preferred
- CCRN Critical Care RN preferred
- CHRN Certified Heart Failure Nurse preferred
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?
Minneapolis, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,371/mo
- Household income
- $80,846/yr, all local households, not nurse pay