Surgery Center RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Children; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in Minnetonka seeks a Surgery Center RN for Pre/Post/PACU. Responsibilities include coordinating and providing family-centered nursing care to infants and children, using the nursing process, with rotations across PlayWait, PACU and PH II areas.

The role requires MN RN license, BLS and PALS within 6 months, and ambulatory perioperative experience is preferred. This regular full-time position offers day shifts, competitive market salary, and a benefits package; successful

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BLS and PALS certification within 6 months; ambulatory peri-operative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide family-centered nursing care to pediatric patients in pre/post, PACU and recovery.
• Work with the health team and rotate across PlayWait, PACU and PH II areas.

Skills

BLS

PALS

Education

RN license

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

| Job Information | | | --- | | Surgery Center RN - Pre/Post/PACU - (260271M2) Employee Status: Regular Hours Per Pay Period: 0 FTE: 0 Shift: Days Shift Length: 8 hours Weekend Coverage: Not Applicable Description : **About Children’s Minnesota** Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids ExpertsTM in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. **Department Overview** Children’s – Minnetonka is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center consisting of five operating rooms. Children’s surgery centers are the first and only in Minnesota to be verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. Achieving Level I verification is the highest level of distinction for health systems that perform complex surgical procedures in newborns, children and teens. The pre/post op staff at Children’s – Minnetonka rotates working in three areas: PlayWait (admitting), PACU (post op recovery) and PH II (recovery, discharge). Our nurses have the ability to work through all specialties in a fast-paced outpatient setting, meeting the needs of children ages 3 months to 18 years of age before and after surgery. In 2018, we performed 3200 surgeries in these specialty areas: ear, nose and throat (ENT); dental and oral surgery; endoscopy; colonoscopy; plastics; general surgery; ophthalmology; physiatry; and urology. Children’s – Minnetonka has a highly experienced, dedicated nursing team. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. **Position Summary** Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members. This position will consist of at least one shift per week. Qualifications : Current Minnesota RN license. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current BLS and PALS certificate within 6 months. Ambulatory peri-operative experience preferred. **Physical Demands** Please click here to view the Physical Demands The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Job Posting: Nov 11, 2026, 10:59:46 AM Job: Nursing Primary Location: USA-MN-Minnetonka Salary (Pay Basis): 42.93 - 62.31 | |