RN Acute Pain

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability (short-term/long-term)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing M

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking an RN for the Acute Pain Program in Minneapolis. The role involves sedation under physician direction, assisting with nerve blocks and epidurals, discharge teaching, and post-anesthesia care.

Minimum 1 year pre/post anesthesia experience with competency in sedation management and telemetry is required. 0.7 FTE with 8-hour day/evening shifts; occasional weekends may be scheduled.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree 0 to 2 years critical care RN experience
• Bachelor's degree 0 to 2 years perianesthesia experience
• Licenses/Certifications: MN RN license required; ACLS/ALS or Allina ACLS training within 60 days; other certifications may be needed such as PALS or CAPA/CPAN

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; establish plan of care and outcomes.
• Coordinate, delegate, and supervise to ensure safe, effective care.
• Support anesthesia with monitoring and safety during procedures and sedation.

Skills

Sedation management

Telemetry monitoring

Procedural assistance

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree

Bachelor's degree (perianesthesia preferred)

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: August 21, 2026 Posting Expiration Date: August 29, 2026 Department: 31002030 Acute Pain Program Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 28 Union Contract: MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN 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

0.7 FTE (56 hours per two‑week pay period) 8-hour Day/Evening shifts Occasional weekends

This position will work closely with Anesthesia and perform duties such as assisting with procedures, administering sedation under the direction of the physician, assisting with placement of peripheral nerve blocks and epidurals, discharge teaching to patients with peripheral nerve catheters, etc. This position is interview dependent. Possible weekends and call in the future Minimum 1 year of pre/post experience with competency in sedation management and telemetry required.

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 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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not‑for‑profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work‑life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Employer

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I‑9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e‑verify.gov) E‑Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish