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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - RN

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Mayo Clinic

Waseca, Minnesota

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 27 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · day/night rotation 12hour Day/Night Rotation36 hours per pay period
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital
License
RN license Current RN license by applicable state requirements.current RN license per applicable state requirements
Term
PermanentPart time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
current RN license per applicable state requirements Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
Certification
current BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Education
graduate of a nursing program Graduate of a nursing program.
Education
BSN per degree requirement in place at hire (associate-degree entry-level RNs starting before April 1, 2020)
Also asks
excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Also asks
experience working in a team environment Experience working in a team environment.
Also asks
computer skills Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Also asks
flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends and on-call 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 Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Also asks
demonstrated leadership, effective communication and excellent critical thinking Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Also asks
additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Preferred

Experience
1 year RN experience in an applicable care setting, or 1 year LPN experience at Mayo Clinic One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
Also asks
prior experience with electronic medical record systems
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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 Med-Surg rolesMinnesota Med-Surg postings that state pay run $46/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $54/hr, across 74 postings.
Eligibility
not benefits eligible Benefits Eligible No
Pay reviews
nursing pay model rewards experience, education and dedication Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication to the organization.

Benefits

  • Benefitspension and 403(b)/401(k) matchPension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
  • Benefitscontinuing medical educationContinuing Medical Education
  • Benefitspaid time off and disabilityPaid Time Off & Disability
  • Benefitsrelocation assistanceRelocation Assistance
  • Benefitschoice of many specialties and settingsChoose From a Wide Number of Specialties and Settings
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement programCombined with our competitive tuition reimbursement program
More benefits (3)
  • Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
  • Paid Time Off & Disability
  • Competitive compensation

The role and schedule

Day to day
coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, family education and transitions of care The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Day to day
accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
Day to day
delegates patient care by skill level, experience, acuity, fiscal accountability and resources The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
Hours stated
12hour Day/Night Rotation
Weekends
every other weekend Every other weekend with holiday rotation
On call
on-call work
Holidays
holiday rotation
Details
some roles require driving personal vehicle A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.
Details
eligible for TN sponsorship This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.
Details
Nonexempt Exemption Status Nonexempt

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • How many hours and shifts are expected each week?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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 Mayo Clinic’s careers page.

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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 comprehensive benefit plans – 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.

Responsibilities

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 leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy 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

Graduate of a nursing program.

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 a baccalaureate degree in 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 a baccalaureate degree in nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of 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.

Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

The pay for this role is $43.84 - $66.84. 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

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

36

Schedule Details

12hour Day/Night Rotation

Weekend Schedule

Every other weekend with holiday rotation

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. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

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 'EOE is the Law' . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify 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

Savannah Utesch

What's around it?

In Waseca, MN

Waseca, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$903/mo
Household income
$64,074/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Waseca, MN

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