Registered Nurse Ortho

Allina Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health's United Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics unit. The role focuses on post-surgical care for hip/knee replacements and trauma patients, with a strong emphasis on patient/family education and evidence-based practice.

The position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period), nights, 12-hour shifts, and every 3rd weekend. Involves charge/preceptor responsibilities as needed, with union considerations.

Qualifications

• Nursing is the assessment and treatment of human response to health problems.
• Licensed RN in MN (or WI if applicable) upon hire depending on location.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/ALS as location-specific.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care; coordinate and evaluate care needs.
• Supervise progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with family and team to ensure safe, effective care.
• May perform charge or preceptor duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Inpatient nursing

Team leadership

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Registered Nurse Ortho### Registered Nurse OrthoApply: United Hospital: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R-0076210**Location Address:**333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102-2344**Date Posted:**November 06, 2026**Posting Expiration Date:**November 16, 2026**Department:**34003232 6900 20 and 40 Orthopedic Care Center**Shift:**Permanent Nights (United States of America)**Shift Length:**12 hour shift**Hours Per Week:**36**Union Contract:**MNA-12-United RN-RUH**Weekend Rotation:**Every 3rd**Job Summary:**The ortho unit sees both elective cases (total hip and knee replacements) and trauma patients (hip, femur and other fractures). There is a comprehensive joint replacement program focused on patients and their significant others and the role they play in the healing process. They promote families to stay with patients as much as possible and for them to join group therapy sessions. There is a good skill mix on the unit. The unit culture is very positive.**Key Position Details:**Tier 1: Ortho RN ExperienceTier 2: One year inpatient nursing experienceTier 3: New graduate * .9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period)* 12-hour day/night shift* Every 3rd weekend rotation **Job Description:**Nursing is the assessment 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.Practices primarily on hospital units and care for patients that are acutely ill across a wide variety of medical issues and support recovery from surgery. **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* Professional RN experience* Medical/Surgical 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)* Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below (Location specific, some sites may require): ◦ 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)* Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) 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 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. 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.*