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Cardiovascular Diagnostic Services RN

AHS Allina Health System

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You'll care for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

Posted Oct 16

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour day and evening shifts · Monday–Friday, hours vary 8-hour day/evening shifts; Monday-Friday with variable hours28 hours a week
Unit and setting
Vascular Ultrasound department · Hospital Specializes in the care of patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system.Patients with various cardiovascular conditions
License
RN license Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hireMinnesota RN license upon hire
Term
Permanent0.7 FTE, 56 hours per two-week pay period

Do you qualify?

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
Certification
Current BLS at time of hire
Certification
Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
Certification
Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
Certification
Allina in-house ACLS trainingAfter 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
4 years critical care experience, within the last 3 years Minimum 4 years, within the last 3 years, critical care experience required
Experience
5 years inpatient telemetry or cardiac unit experience, within the last 3 years Minimum 5 years, within the last 3 years of inpatient telemetry/cardiac unit experience
Experience
1-2 years RN experience
Also asks
Current CVDS RN
Also asks
Excellent assessment, technical skills, critical thinking and nursing judgement Excellent assessments, technical skills, critical thinking, & nursing judgement required

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
Experience
0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry or critical care RN experience 0 to 2 years cardiac, telemetry, or critical care RN experience
Experience
Diagnostic imaging or outpatient setting experience Experience in diagnostic imaging or outpatient setting preferred
Also asks
Proficient at starting IVs Proficient in IV start skills preferred
Also asks
Experience administering moderate sedation Experience administering moderate sedation preferred

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
Eligibility
Benefits depend on FTE and union status *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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 and dentalMedical/Dental
  • BenefitsPTO and 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 (9)
  • 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 dedicated well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs
  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits

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
Minnesota Nurses Association contract MNA Contract
Charge
Coordinate, delegate and direct unit operations when acting as charge nurse Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
Weekends
Occasional weekends; Sunday rotation about every 15th Sunday Occasional weekend rotation; Sunday shift rotation (scheduled about every 15th Sunday)
On call
Sunday on-call about every 15th Sunday Sunday on-call rotation (scheduled about every 15th Sunday)
Details
Lift 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

AHS Allina Health System
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What are the holiday requirements?
  • 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

On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

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 16, 2026 Posting Expiration Date

October 24, 2026 Department

31026104 AHMHI HH Vascular Ultrasound MPLS Shift

Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length

  • 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:

28 Union Contract

MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN Weekend Rotation

Occasional 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

Current CVDS RN

Tier 2

  • Minimum 4 years, within the last 3 years, critical care experience required
  • Excellent assessments, technical skills, critical thinking, & nursing judgement required
  • Proficient in IV start skills preferred

Tier 3

  • Minimum 5 years, within the last 3 years of inpatient telemetry/cardiac unit experience
  • Excellent assessments, technical skills, critical thinking, & nursing judgement required
  • Proficient in IV start skills preferred

For all tiers

  • Experience administering moderate sedation preferred
  • Experience in diagnostic imaging or outpatient setting preferred
  • Current BLS at time of hire
  • Current ACLS or able to obtain within 2 months of hirer
  • 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period)
  • 8-hour day/evening shifts; Monday–Friday with variable hours
  • Occasional weekend rotation; Sunday shift rotation (scheduled about every 15th Sunday)
  • Sunday on-call rotation (scheduled about every 15th Sunday)
  • Benefit eligible
  • MNA Contract

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?

In Minneapolis, MN

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

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