Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit

Job Relationships Department: Med/Surg + CCU Supervisor: Clinical Coordinator, Manager of Med/Surg + CCU Supervises: Nursing Assistant, Registered (NAR); Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Job Summary As a Registered Nurse on our Medical/Surgical Unit, you will provide direct age-specific care for adults, adolescents, and neonate patients. You'll work in collaboration with our Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, and Social Services teams to ensure a therapeutic and safe environment following Patient and Family Centered Care plans. You will experience caring for a wide variety of patients while utilizing your full scope of skills, such as IV placements, catheter placement, assessments, interventions, and medication administration. At Northfield Hospital + Clinics, we work to improve the health of our communities while ensuring we remain a valuable and viable resource for future generations to come. Compensation We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is: RN ASN, $42.27-$62.17; RN BSN, $43.97-$64.66; RN MSN, $45.72-$67.24. These ranges reflect the base salary for this position. Key Accountabilities Assesses patient's condition based upon observation, examination, and/or interview, laboratory findings, and other pertinent information Completes assessment in specified time frame. Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient's physiological and psychological condition. Uses professional judgement and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize and execute the patient's plan of care consistent with patient assessment data and physician's treatment plans and professional standards of evidence based practice. Directs and delegates support personnel in implementing patient's plan of care, provides supervision and guidance. Performs all technical skills required for unit patient population such as, but not limited to IV venipuncture, restraint application, sterile dressings, etc. Assist with direct patient care including providing ADLs and answering call lights. Evaluates and documents patient's response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require. Documentation reflects evaluation of patient response to nursing actions. Qualifications Current RN license with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, in good standing Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Health Care Providers (if not current, will need to be obtained in the first 6 months) Current ACLS certification (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months) Current PEARS certification (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months) Initial Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) within six months of hire and a refresher course every two years after the initial certification. EKG rhythm interpretation (competence must be documented in the first 6 months) Hours 60 hours per two-week pay period Scheduled 8- or 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Every third weekend and every third holiday Benefits Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage Paid Time Off accrued on first paycheck Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan Flexible spending accounts Life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match 457(b) retirement plans available Tuition Reimbursement On-site Continuing Education Free on-site parking Other benefits include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy. About Us Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We're recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care. Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon-along with Urgent Care locations in both Northfield, Lakeville and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here. This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Compensation, benefits, work schedules, and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

Created: 2026-03-04