Registered Nurse | Surgical Care Unit

CentraCare Health

Minnesota

On-site

USD 56,949 - 85,424

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Up to $8,000 hiring bonus
$5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates
Medical and dental benefits
Paid time off
Employee discounts

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking skilled nurses to provide care for patients post-surgery. This role offers flexibility in scheduling with both part-time and full-time options, alongside competitive pay scales starting at $41.34 per hour, depending on experience and education. Nurses are expected to have a valid RN license and obtain a BSN within three years. Benefits include hiring and relocation bonuses, health insurance, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a nursing program and obtain current MN RN license.
  • BSN must be completed within three years.
  • AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Care for patients admitted after surgery.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team.
  • Self-schedule weekday shifts around set weekend schedules.

Skills

Graduate from a nursing program
Current MN RN license
BSN required within three years
Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card
National Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing

Education

Associate or Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Find your purpose caring for patients after surgery. Get them home and healed home faster!

This isn’t your typical surgical care unit. This team was recognized for receiving the PRISM award that celebrates medical‑surgical units that sustain excellence. This is the first unit in Minnesota to receive this nationally recognized award, TWICE!

Care for those who are admitted after surgery from the General Surgeons, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN (hysterectomy), ENT, Urology, Plastics, and Trauma Surgery.

  • Schedule
    • Part‑time or Full‑time | Onsite
    • Rotating day/night | 12‑hour shifts | 7am‑7:30pm & 7pm‑7:30am
    • Every other weekend (Fri‑Sun) | Every other holiday
    • Set weekend schedule allows you to self‑schedule your weekday shifts
  • Pay and Benefits
    • Pay based on experience and degree
      • Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $41.34 per hour
      • Bachelor’s in nursing starting at $42.37 per hour
      • Master’s in nursing starting at $43.43 per hour
      • Pay range: $41.34 - $62.01 per hour
    • Earn extra pay for working evening/night/weekend shifts
    • Up to $8,000 hiring bonus!
    • $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates!
    • Full/Part 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
    • National Certification in Medical‑Surgical Nursing preferred

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 and ormcnaryp@centracare.com

Hiring bonus requirements: To be eligible for the sign‑on bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full‑time or part‑time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from St. Cloud Hospital and relocate to within 30 miles of it.

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.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 229309
  • Job Category Nursing
  • Posting Date 12/22/2025, 03:13 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Various
  • Locations HR_CentraCare - St Cloud Hospital
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