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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Acute Supervisor - Full Time

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Eligibility
RNMedical/SurgicalAcute Care
Shift
Days
Unit
Med-Surg

Posted Jul 17 · Not open to new grads

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What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Below most MN Med-Surg postings

MN Med-Surg postings that state pay run $46/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $54/hr, across 74 postings.

About this role

The acute care supervisor will perform responsibilities under the direction of accountable nurse leadership. Assess, direct, manage and evaluate the delivery of nursing care and patient support services to achieve a specified standard of care and quality metrics for a designated patient population. Ensures streamlined patient care delivery systems, which promote smooth patient transitions across the continuum.

Responsible for effective fiscal and operational management and maintains optimum patient care unit systems, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and communication. This position collaborates in the development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Works with the accountable manager to ensure staff orientation, education, development and evaluations are completed.

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BSN or BAN from an accredited school or college of nursing within 3 years of hire. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years previous RN experience Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current nursing licensure in…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • BSN or BAN from an accredited school or college of nursing within 3 years of hire
  • Minimum of 2 years previous RN experience
  • Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
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  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Professional development training

Place

City
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Median rent
$954/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$62,958/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
1% below the national average

Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

Detroit Lakes is a lakeside community in west-central Minnesota, known for its namesake lake and surrounding waterways. Outdoor recreation dominates the local lifestyle, with boating, fishing, and trails like the Paul Bunyan State Trail drawing year-round visitors. It's a small-town setting where nurses can expect a slower pace and strong community ties.

Map showing the location of Detroit Lakes, MN
Approximate location in Detroit Lakes, MN. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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