Per Diem Registered Nurse - Float NICU

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, we serve kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids Experts™ in our region, we are regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Our Minneapolis neonatal float team is an integral part of nursing services provided within our neonatal community – from the special care nursery up through our Level III and Level IV neonatal intensive care units. Team members apply specific skill sets to these departments and provide additional resources as needs are identified, serving the entire neonatal hospital system. The nursing care team consists of registered nurses, clinical support associates and unit operations coordinators.

RNs hired into this area support our Special Care Nursery, Infant Care Center and Neonatal Intensive Care units. The float team offers the flexibility of working in different units while learning new skills every day. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect, and embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our amazing team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families, incorporating the Comfort Promise to minimize procedural pain whenever possible.

Our family‑centered focus strives to consider social, economic and cultural diversity – living our core value of putting “Kids First.”

Clinical Support Associates hired into this position would support all areas in the hospital except the Operating Rooms on the Minneapolis campus, offering flexibility and skill development across units.

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 IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

One (1) year experience (within the last two years) working with a specialized patient population (e.g., Float NICU). Pediatric experience preferred.

An informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager is required prior to awarding the position.

• Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department‑specific qualifications need to be obtained within six months of employment.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained during orientation.

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The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. 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.