RN Emergency Department

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

October 13, 2026

Posting Expiration Date:

October 21, 2026

Department:

34006500 Emergency Room

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

MNA-12-United RN-RUH

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Level 3 trauma center in an urban ED setting with 65,000 visits/year (150-200 per day). 50 beds, 5 spaces for urgent care/rapid treatment (staffed by a physician, RN and ED Tech), and 5 rooms for mental health patients primarily cared for by Mental Health RNs and Mental Health Techs. Patient age range is adult (18 yr) - geriatric, no pediatrics as they would be routed to Children's. Typical patient/diagnosis seen on the unit include stroke, cardiac, abdominal pain, fractures/falls, accidents, etc. The average length of stay is 4 hours (varies based on ESI level). There is a good mix of nurses with longevity as well as newer nurses and all work very well together. Staff easily trade shifts, pick up shifts for each other, and help each other out. Many also socialize outside of work. There are also ED Techs (EMTs) and HUCs on the unit. United's ED takes 2 new grads each year. There are 3 orientation tracks: one for experienced ER or ICU staff, one for med surg/tele trained, and one for new grads. They offer non-ED experienced staff the Emergency Nurse's Association ENO (Emergency Nurse Orientation) course, a 72 hour online program. Work is fast paced, but staff are very willing to help one another. Providers are working with the nurses side by side. The team is a group of highly engaged problem solvers that work seamless to provide care to the most crucially ill in our community.

Key Position Details:

• Tier 1: 6-months or more current RN experience in United Emergency Department required
• Tier 2: 1 year RN ED Experience required within the last 5 years
• Tier 3: 1 year RN acute Medical Care experience (including urgent care) or New Graduate with ED/EMT/EMS experience required
• .6 FTE (48 hours per 2 week pay period)
• 8 hour permanent night shift
• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description:

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 the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient's care needs.
Treats patients who are suffering from trauma, injury or severed medical conditions that require urgent treatment.

Principle Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• ED RN experience

Licenses/Certifications

• 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 the state of WI upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Multisource required within 1 Year
• Additional certifications may be needed at certain sites:
  Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) is required within 180 days of hire
  Other certifications may be required within 1 year of hire

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

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.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

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