Registered Nurse (RN) - Flying Squad

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN is seeking an RN for the Flying Squad in the Float Pool. You will respond to codes across the hospital and work ICU, ED, and Med/Surg areas.

The position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two weeks) with overnight shifts 7pm–7:30am and every third weekend. Starting pay is $41.69/hour, with $2.00 extra/hour for weekend shifts and $2.00 extra/hour for being in the float pool.

Qualifications

• MN RN License in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years ICU and/or ED or critical care experience.
• ACLS, ENPC, and TNCC within specified timelines.
• Cross-training to float to med/surg units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across ICU, ED, and Med/Surg in float pool.
• Respond to codes via Flying Squad across hospital areas.
• Monitor critically ill patients and assist physicians as required.
• Work overnight shifts (7pm–7:30am) and every third weekend.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Telemetry

Advanced airway management

BLS

ACLS

Cross-training

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure in MN

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Ridges Hospital is licensed for 150 beds and is located in the twin cities southern suburb of Burnsville, MN. Ridges Hospital serves a wide geographic area in which growth is still occurring while remaining a community based hospital.

We have a great opportunity for an RN to work in a Flying Squad position on the Float Pool. In this position you will work on the Flying Squad responding to codes across the hospital and work shifts in the ICU, Emergency Department and Med/Surg areas.

Join our award winning, caring and committed staff in delivering patient and family centered care!

This position is (0.9 FTE) 72 hours/two weeks, working OVERNIGHT shifts (7pm-7:30am), 12 hour shifts, every third weekend rotation.

The starting base rate of pay for the position is $41.69. Candidates with experience or higher degree may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.

• $2.00 extra per hour weekend shift differential
• $2.00 extra per hour for being in the float pool!

Provides nursing support services throughout the patient care units. Provides intermittent patient care services during emergent/urgent situation, monitoring critical patients in special procedures, during transport, and assists physicians as needed.

Required

• MN RN License in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of experience as RN in ICU and/or ED or other critical care areas, including experience with advancedairways and telemetry
• BLS
• ACLS within 30 days of hire
• ENPC within 1 year months of hire
• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum) verification within 1 year of hire
• Complete cross-training and validation of competencies for units floated to within 3 months of employment
• Required to meet annual validation of competencies and mandatory education requirements for all units that the nurse may be floated to med/surg units
• Work two shifts in Emergency Department and/or ICU

Preferred

• BSN or MSN
• Hold a national certification in specialty area of practice (e.g. AACN certification)
• 3 years of experience as RN in ICU and/or ED or other critical care areas, including experience with advanced airways and telemetry.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, visionplans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status