RN, Acute Hospital

62 Saint Elizabeth's Hospital of Wabasha, Inc.

Wabasha, Minnesota

Join our team as Registered Nurse in our Acute Care (Med/Surg and ED) in Wabasha, MN and be the change you want to see in the world.

Posted Oct 15

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · Rotating days and nights 12-hour shifts ~ combination of D/N rotation30 hours a week
Unit and setting: Acute Care (Med/Surg and ED) · Hospital we believe patients of all ages deserve the best carepatients of all ages
License: RN license RN licensure to practice in the state of Minnesota upon hireRN licensure in Minnesota upon hire
Term: Permanent 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week)0.75 FTE

Do you qualify?

License: RN licensure in Minnesota upon hire RN licensure to practice in the state of Minnesota upon hire Check your license
Certification: Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Education: Minimum Associate degree in Nursing Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing
Also asks: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Also asks: Ability to work independently and within a team Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Minnesota staff rolesMinnesota staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $55/hr, across 1,789 postings.
Pay reviews: Range based on experience Pay range of $38.96 - $58.72 / hour, based on experience.

Benefits

BenefitsMedicalA comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA)
BenefitsDental
BenefitsLife insurance
BenefitsHSA/FSA
Benefits401k matchSubstantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
BenefitsAnnual discretionary base contribution
annual discretionary base retirement contribution

The role and schedule

Day to day: Uses the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, nursing standards and practice acts The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts
Day to day: Partners with providers, medical professionals and managers Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.
Weekends: Every third weekend Every third weekend and holiday
Holidays: Every third weekend and holiday

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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

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30 Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference? Join our team as Registered Nurse in our Acute Care (Med/Surg and ED) in Wabasha, MN and be the change you want to see in the world.

What's Available

0.75 FTE (30 hours/week)
12-hour shifts ~ combination of D/N rotation
Every third weekend and holiday

What you will get

Pay range of $38.96 - $58.72 / hour, based on experience. A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.

What you will do

Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients The registered nurse (RN) focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of acute illness, chronic disease, disability, and end-of-life care. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts Partner with a team of providers, medical professionals, and managers who are here to support your success and that of our patients in their health journeys.

What you need

Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing RN licensure to practice in the state of Minnesota upon hire Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter

Brenda Creighton We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In Wabasha, MN

Wabasha, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Wabasha, MN

NeighborhoodsThe supplied local guide identifies the Commercial Historic District, Lower Lawrence Boulevard, and historic residential areas through Wabasha’s walking tours. Downtown is the clearest named activity center, with the National Eagle Center on the river and restaurants nearby. These excerpts do not establish where nurses or young professionals typically live; Kurby explicitly says neighborhood-level rankings are unavailable, so it cannot support a preferred commuter neighborhood.

The supplied local guide identifies the Commercial Historic District, Lower Lawrence Boulevard, and historic residential areas through Wabasha’s walking tours. Downtown is the clearest named activity center, with the National Eagle Center on the river and restaurants nearby.

These excerpts do not establish where nurses or young professionals typically live; Kurby explicitly says neighborhood-level rankings are unavailable, so it cannot support a preferred commuter neighborhood.

Sources

As of Oct 28, 2026Source 1: paigeoutdoors.com Source 2: kurby.ai

Getting aroundAreaVibes characterizes Wabasha as car-oriented, with most errands requiring a drive and transit serving limited needs. For a nurse considering a home here, checking the actual route at shift-change hours matters: the supplied excerpts do not identify hospital-specific travel times, transit schedules, or employee parking arrangements. For regional context only, Wanderlog’s April 2023 guide estimated the Wabasha-to-Minneapolis drive at about one hour and fifty minutes in normal traffic—not a local hospital commute estimate.

AreaVibes characterizes Wabasha as car-oriented, with most errands requiring a drive and transit serving limited needs. For a nurse considering a home here, checking the actual route at shift-change hours matters: the supplied excerpts do not identify hospital-specific travel times, transit schedules, or employee parking arrangements.

For regional context only, Wanderlog’s April 2023 guide estimated the Wabasha-to-Minneapolis drive at about one hour and fifty minutes in normal traffic—not a local hospital commute estimate.

Sources

As of Oct 28, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: wanderlog.com

OutdoorsThe Mississippi River and surrounding bluffs shape recreation here: the local guide names Pool 4 Adventure for boat and kayak rentals and Broken Paddle Guiding for guided paddling and fat-bike outings. Wabasha lies along the Mississippi River Trail and Great River Road, although the excerpt’s inconsistent trail counts should not be treated as a reliable inventory. Coffee Mill offers bluff-top golf and winter skiing, while Lake Pepin provides additional boating and sailing opportunities outside town. Downtown’s National Eagle Center adds river observation and eagle-focused activities without requiring a full outdoor excursion.

The Mississippi River and surrounding bluffs shape recreation here: the local guide names Pool 4 Adventure for boat and kayak rentals and Broken Paddle Guiding for guided paddling and fat-bike outings. Wabasha lies along the Mississippi River Trail and Great River Road, although the excerpt’s inconsistent trail counts should not be treated as a reliable inventory.

Coffee Mill offers bluff-top golf and winter skiing, while Lake Pepin provides additional boating and sailing opportunities outside town. Downtown’s National Eagle Center adds river observation and eagle-focused activities without requiring a full outdoor excursion.

Sources

As of Oct 28, 2026Source: paigeoutdoors.com

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Living in Wabasha

Wabasha’s defining feature is its Mississippi River setting: historic downtown streets sit beside the water, with bluffs and river recreation shaping time off. For a relocating nurse, that means days away from work could include the National Eagle Center, paddling with Broken Paddle Guiding, or skiing at Coffee Mill rather than a metropolitan entertainment circuit. Main Street offers concrete places to start exploring, including Big Jo Pizza’s river-view patio, Fresh Wok, and Herb + Arrow Kitchen; nearby Reads Landing Brewing Company adds a riverside destination outside town.

The local guide describes busy summers, decorated fall streets during SeptOberfest, and a quieter winter rhythm. Historic walking tours introduce the Commercial Historic District and Lower Lawrence Boulevard, but they are not evidence of preferred residential neighborhoods. The main practical tradeoff is mobility: the livability excerpt describes errands and everyday travel as car-oriented. Before choosing a home, verify the route to your actual workplace at your shift hours, along with parking and any transit options. The supplied material does not establish hospital-specific commutes, residential housing types, or childcare availability.

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Sources

Source 1: paigeoutdoors.com Source 2: wabashamn.org Source 3: areavibes.com

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