Registered Nurse Ortho

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344 Date Posted: August 18, 2026 Posting Expiration Date: August 26, 2026 Department: 34003232 6900 20 and 40 Orthopedic Care Center Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America) Shift Length: 12 hour shift Hours Per Week: 30 Union Contract: MNA-12-United RN-RUH Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary: The ortho unit sees both elective cases (total hip and knee replacements) and trauma patients (hip, femur and other fractures). There is a comprehensive joint replacement program focused on patients and their significant others and the role they play in the healing process. They promote families to stay with patients as much as possible and for them to join group therapy sessions. There is a good skill mix on the unit. The unit culture is very positive. Key Position Details: Tier 1: Ortho RN Experience Tier 2: One year inpatient nursing experience Tier 3: New graduate 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour Night shifts Every 3rd weekend Job Description: Nursing is the assessment 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. Practices primarily on hospital units and care for patients that are acutely ill across a wide variety of medical issues and support recovery from surgery. 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 Professional RN experience Medical/Surgical 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 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) Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN) preferred 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. 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