RN Operating Room

AHS Allina Health System; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a perioperative nurse in Minneapolis, MN for a 1.0 FTE day/evening shift in Surgery Services. The role requires RN licensure and Periop 101, with circulating and scrubbing experience to ensure safe operating room care.

Compensation ranges from $44.64 to $74.33 per hour, with union considerations and full employee benefits. Based at Minneapolis facilities, with PTO and comprehensive support.

Qualifications

• RN experience in perioperative care required/strongly preferred.
• Completion or in process of Periop 101 program required or in progress.
• Ability to lead in the surgical environment and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the surgical environment and apply the nursing process.
• Assess patient and family needs; plan, supervise and adjust the plan of care.
• Coordinate, delegate, and collaborate to ensure safe, efficient OR care.
• Fulfill organizational requirements and participate in supplemental roles (Charge Nurse/Preceptor).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Periop 101

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree

Job description

2800 10th AveReceiving DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

July 21, 2026

Department:

31005830 Surgery Services General

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

10 hour shift

40

Union Contract:

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.

Tier 1: Greater than 1 year experience circulating and scrubbing general cases
Tier 2: Greater than 1 year circulating general cases
Tier 3: 1 year circulating cases

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)

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.
Provides leadership in the surgical environment applying the nursing process to ensure safe and efficient operating room care.

• 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
• RN experience
• Completion or in process of completing an approved Periop 101 program

Preferred Qualifications

• OR 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)
• Location Specific: St. Francis, Abbott Northwestern, Mercy, Buffalo Hospitals 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)
• CNOR Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred

Physical Demands

• 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 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.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

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.