Registered Nurse | Observation Unit

CentraCare Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 59,236 - 97,809; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a RN for the Observation Unit on a part-time schedule, on site at St. Cloud Hospital. The 14-bed unit features fast-paced patient flow with stays under 24 hours, including medical, cardiac, surgical, and post-procedure care.

Compensation starts from $42.86/hour with a pay range up to $71.51/hour. Eligible external candidates may receive a $3,500 hiring bonus and a $5,000 relocation bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, PTO and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program and current MN RN license required.
• BSN required within three years.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on the Observation Unit (14-bed unit) with fast-paced turnover.
• Participate in unit flow, care coordination, and patient safety initiatives.
• Earn bonuses for evening/night/weekend shifts and support patient care needs.

Skills

MN RN license

BSN within 3 years

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

Education

RN nursing degree

Job description

Help make a difference in the lives of our patients and find your purpose providing care and dignity to the Observation Unit patient population!

The Observation Unit team works closely together on the 14-bed unit. Unit flow is fast-paced with average patient stay less than 24 hours. Adult patient population has a large variety including medical, cardiac, surgical, post‑procedure and outpatient services. Previous experience lending well to this environment includes Med‑Surg, Emergency Room and Urgent Care. Unit manager is engaged on the unit, working Charge Nurse shifts and pursuing improvement projects identified by nurses.

• Schedule
  • Part‑time | 32‑48 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Rotating shifts | 8 & 12 hour shifts | 7am‑3:30pm, 7am‑7:30pm, 3pm‑11:30pm
  • Every other weekend (Fri‑Sun) | rotating holidays
• Pay and Benefits
  • Pay based on experience and degree

    • Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $42.86 per hour

    • Bachelor's in nursing starting at $44.34 per hour

    • Master's in nursing starting at $45.82 per hour

    • Pay range: $42.86 - $71.51 per hour

  • Earn extra pay for working evening/night/weekend shifts
  • $3,500 hiring bonus and $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates!
  • Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• Qualifications
  • Graduate from a nursing program and current MN RN license required
  • BSN required within three years
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required

To be eligible for the hiring and relocation bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full or part time benefited position. Previous employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. To be eligible for the relocation bonus, you must currently reside more than 50 miles away from St. Cloud Hospital and relocate to within 30 miles of it. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

Please apply below so we can start the conversation. You're also welcome to contact our recruiter for this role before or after you apply. Patty McNary can be reached at 320‑251‑2700 x 54745 or [e-mail]

Job Info

• Job Identification 231320
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 07/07/2026, 05:28 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Various
• Locations HR_CentraCare - St Cloud Hospital