Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase 2 teams at a leading acute care teaching hospital in Saint Paul, MN. The RN will support patients across two locations within the same hospital system: the Main Hospital and the Day Surgery Center.
Position Details
- Specialty: PACU / Pre-Op / Phase 2 RN
- Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts
- Shift Start Times: 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, or 11:00 AM
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Experience Required: 1–2 years
- First-Time Travelers: Accepted
- Weekend Requirement: As needed based on unit needs
- Call Requirement: None
- Block Scheduling: Not available
- Local Candidates: Not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius
- Pending License: Accepted
- RTO: Ideally no more than 5 days
- Floating: Yes — clinicians may float within their scope between the Main Hospital and Day Surgery Center
- Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts at any time without penalty
Required Certifications & Skills
- BLS – Required
- ACLS – Required
- PALS – Required
- Epic experience – Required
- Strong PACU, Pre-Op, and/or Phase 2 nursing experience
- Ability to safely care for patients in perioperative and post-anesthesia settings
- Ability to float between the Main Hospital and Day Surgery Center as needed
Facility Highlights
- Facility Type: Acute Care
- Hospital Type: Teaching Hospital
- Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
- Staffed Beds: 317
- EMR/Charting: Epic (Excellian)
- Scrub Color: Provided by the unit
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
Parking Information
- First Day: Park in the Blue Ramp. Parking ticket will be validated for free on the first day only.
- After First Day – Night Shift: Parking is free in the ramp.
- Day/Evening Shift: Parking is available in Lot E or the Blue Ramp. Payment required by cash or check only.