RN Med Surg Float Pool

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join United Hospital's RN Med-Surg Float Pool in Saint Paul, MN and gain diverse patient care experience across post-surgical, general medicine, oncology, ortho, neuro/spine, mental health and rehab. This role offers a broad exposure to multiple units and patient populations, enhancing your nursing skills and professional growth.

United Hospital's Float Pool features 8-hour night shifts, 64 hours per two-week pay period, and an every-other-weekend rotation with a union contract (MNA-12-United

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree is required or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if MN, WI DSPS required if WI.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; establish plan of care and outcomes.
• Coordinate and delegate to ensure safe, effective care.
• Maintain competencies and incorporate evidence-based nursing practice.

Skills

BLS certification (AHA)

BLS certification (Red Cross)

Allina in-house BLS training

ACLS certification (AHA)

ALS certification (Red Cross)

Allina in-house ACLS training

CMSRN

PALS (within 180 days)

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree

Bachelor's degree

Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing / WI DSPS

Job description

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344 Date Posted: October 23, 2026 Posting Expiration Date: November 02, 2026 Department: 34003820 Patient Care Floats Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: MNA-12-United RN-RUH Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary

Join United Hospital's RN Med-Surg Float Pool and elevate your nursing career by gaining diverse patient care experience across multiple units, including post-surgical, general medicine, oncology, ortho, neuro/spine, mental health, and rehab. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact on a wide range of patient populations.

Key Position Details

Tier 1: Current Med Surg or Telemetry training and experience Float Pool Tier 2: Current Med Surg or Tele RN experience Tier 3 New Grad .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour night shifts Every other 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. Provides nursing care across patient care departments in alignment with the nurses experience and competencies.

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

Additional certifications may be needed at certain sites:

• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within 180 days of hire

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. 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.

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