Assistant Head Nurse - Medical Surgical

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho Patient Care Unit in Minneapolis, MN. This is a permanent night shift, 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two weeks), 8-hour shifts, with every 4th weekend.

The role involves comprehensive assessment, planning, and coordination of patient care with emphasis on evidence-based practice and teamwork. Required: RN licensure in MN or WI upon hire, Associate's or Vocational degree; BLS certification; ACLS may be required depending on unit.

Qualifications

• RN licensure (MN or WI) upon hire.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross or in-house).
• ACLS may be required depending on the department.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; establish plan of care and monitor progress.
• Maintains education and competencies to provide high-quality patient care.
• Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice considering current statutes, rules and regulations.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted: October 02, 2026

Posting Expiration Date: October 10, 2026

Department: 31003230 H7200 Ortho Patient Care Unit

Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 32

Union Contract: MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN

Weekend Rotation: Every 4th

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

FTE 0.8 (64 hours per two week pay period)

8-hour permanent night shift

Every 4th weekend

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 to utilize critical thinking when planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Supports the team in delivering nursing care, paying attention to the overall flow and functioning of the care area.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 0 to 2 years 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 BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• ACLS required for identified units per hiring manager RN-C in department specialty preferred Advanced Life Support or Specialty Life Support may be required depending on the department such as NRP
• 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: $49.12 to $81.77 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. 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.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)