RN CV​/EP Lab

Our unit has 28 prep and recovery beds, 16 PACU bays, 2 line rooms. Typical patients and diagnoses seen on the unit include cardiovascular, neuro, general, gynecologic, ENT, and orthopedic surgeries. We also recover general anesthesia patients for electrophysiology, cardiac cath lab, and procedural general anesthesia patients.

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 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.

• 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 for 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 collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, present patient conditions and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and continuity of care plan.
• 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, collaborating effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
  • Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
  • Demonstrates ability to identify orientee's learning needs, plan appropriate learning experiences, and validate clinical competence of orientee.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's or Vocational degree
• 0 to 2 years critical care RN experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 0 to 2 years peri‑anesthesia experience

• 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 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)
• ACLS/BLS Tier 2‑Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Allina Health required by completion of orientation
• PALS – Pediatric Advance Life Support – Allina Health preferred by most sites
• CPAN – American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification preferred
• CAPA – American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification preferred

• Medium Work: lifting weight up to 32 lbs occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs frequently.

Tier 1:
Previous Cath Lab experience within 4 years

Tier 2:
Previous CV/EP Lab experience within 5‑7 years or recent ICU experience within 2 years

.8 FTE (64 hours per two‑week pay period)

10‑hour day/evening shifts

Scheduled call is a requirement for this position.

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.

• 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 and offerings are determined by FTE and whether you are represented by a union.