Preop/PACU RN 0.8FTE
Blaine, Minnesota
Posted Aug 31
- Shift
- Weekends only
- Hours a week
- 32
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Weekends only · 32 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 568 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
North Metro Surgery Center is a freestanding ambulatory surgery center located within the Blaine Medical Center. We are committed to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivered by a highly engaged team. Our current specialties include: ophthalmology, oculoplastics, general surgery, gastroenterology, podiatry, and gynecology, We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). North Metro Surgery Center offers M-F hours, no weekends or holidays, and a small team atmosphere.
We're looking for a 0.8FTE team member who will work in preop/PACU and will perform a variety of tasks and responsibilities including, but not limited to, pre-procedure calls, and coordinating intra-operative patient care in a high volume and fast paced atmosphere.
Requirements
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Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in nursing assessment and skills, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and have a current license in the state of Minnesota to practice as a registered nurse. Candidate must be positive and energetic, a strong team player, and an excellent communicator; be able to prioritize multiple tasks; and have strong decision-making skills. Preop and PACU experience preferred. BLS certification should be current. ACLS required within 3 months of hire.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $41.00 - $57.06 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting
- Outpatient
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/
Certification
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in nursing assessment and skills, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and have a current license in the state of Minnesota to practice as a registered nurse. Candidate must be positive and energetic, a strong team player, and an excellent communicator; be able to prioritize multiple tasks; and have strong decision-making skills. Preop and PACU experience preferred. BLS certification should be current. ACLS required within 3 months of hire.
- We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Place
- City
- Blaine, Minnesota
- Rent against this pay
- 25% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $106,801/yr
- State price level
- 1% below the national average
$1,705 median rent against $6,795 a month at $49/hr for 32 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
Blaine is a growing suburb north of Minneapolis, home to the National Sports Center and miles of connected trails. It offers a quiet, family-friendly pace with straightforward access to Twin Cities healthcare systems — a practical landing spot for nurses seeking suburban comfort without straying far from metro amenities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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