Cardiac Short Stay RN

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The RN role at Mercy Cardiovascular Short Stay focuses on perioperative care for patients under anesthesia, with responsibilities including safe monitoring, rapid assessment, and family communication during recovery.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of recent PACU/ICU or perianesthesia experience, an associate or vocational nursing degree, and are prepared for an 8-hour evening shift with a 48-hour two-week

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree required.
• 0–2 years critical care RN experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years perianesthesia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Coordinate and delegate care to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Provide perioperative and anesthesia-related patient monitoring and support.

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433-2522

Date Posted:

November 09, 2026

Posting Expiration Date:

November 17, 2026

Department:

38015010 Mercy Cardiovascular Short Stay

Shift:

Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

MNA-05-Mercy RN-RMC

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: 2 years recent (within 2 years) hospital PACU experience

Tier 2: 2 years Recent (within 2 years) ICU experience

Tier 3: 2 years recent (within 2 years) ED with stabilization or open-heart recovery experience

• .6 FTE (48 hours per two-week pay period)


• 8-hour evening shift


• Occasional weekend rotation

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.

Works with patients that are undergoing or recovering from anesthesia or sedation monitoring closely for complications and ensuring the optimal safety and comfort of patients under anesthesia.

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


• 0 to 2 years critical care RN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• 0 to 2 years perianesthesia 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)
  
  
  
  


• Additional certifications may be needed at certain sites:
  
  
  
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) is required within 180 days of hire
  
  
  
  


• CPAN American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification preferred


• CAPA American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification 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 hourThe 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.