Registered Nurse: Stepdown​/Medical Surgical and Trauma Unit

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team rooted in values:
Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness, Create Impact. Empathy and care lie at the heart of North’s culture, actively supporting each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength stems from diversity, embracing unique contributions and experiences, empowering patients to achieve best health.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

We recognize that our strength lies in diversity and strive to embrace unique contributions. We promote a workforce that supports authenticity, welcome everyone, and dispel biases through DE&I initiatives.

The Registered Staff Nurse (RN) provides holistic care to customers and families, focusing on independent, collaborative, and delegated nursing functions. The role includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN develops and revises the patient’s plan of care, coordinates care among disciplines, delegates activities, participates in shared accountability, and implements leadership to improve practice standards. The scope includes neonates through older adults.

• Care of diverse patient populations including Stepdown, Trauma, Plastics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery, Medical-Surgical.
• Recognize risk factors (cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, renal, endocrine, GI/GU) and collaborate with team for interventions.
• Provide trauma‑informed care, creating a safe, trusting environment.
• Manage violent behaviors with care team, leadership, and security.
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, or other oxygen therapy.
• Monitor and report critical laboratory findings (electrolyte imbalances, chemistry/blood counts, abnormal blood gas results, drug levels).
• Intervene for high‑risk patient populations:
  Stroke, MI, drug overdose, shock, sepsis, massive/emergent blood administration, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
• Assist high‑risk self‑harm patients, including suicidal, medical/behavioral holds, restraints, and withdrawal.
• Initiate and monitor high‑risk medications (infusions, bolus, IV push, titrations) and patient response.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care RN experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Additional certifications preferred (e.g., CEN, CCRN).
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practice, and ethics.

Licensure & Certification

• Current RN license in the State of Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required pre‑employment.
• NRP, TNCC, ACLS, Wisconsin RN license, EMT, PALS, CEN, CCRN, or CFRN within 18 months (where applicable).
• Valid Class D driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record and annual proof of auto insurance (for applicable units).

• Hours per two‑week pay period: 60
• Shift: Nights, 12 hours
• Weekend requirement:
  Every 3rd weekend
• Call requirement:
  None
• Remote or on‑site:
  On‑site
• FLSA status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Benefit eligibility:
  Health insurance benefits for eligible team members.
• Salary Range: RN A/B/M ($44.69 – $74.32) based on experience.
• Shift differential:
  Compensation may include shift differential pay.
• STI Bonus Eligible:
  False.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience does not perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.