Riverwood Healthcare Center·Aitkin County, Minnesota
The RN provides pre- and post-anesthesia care, as well as limited intraoperative and endoscopy care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality nursing care while supporting departmental efficiency and team goals.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Surgical Services, the Pre OP/PACU RN provides pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia (Phase I and II), limited intraoperative, and endoscopy care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. This role involves delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective nursing care using the nursing process while supporting overall efficiency and team goals. The RN also contributes to team leadership and the achievement of departmental and organizational objectives.
What we are looking for: Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, or eligibility to obtain certification within three months of hire.
Minimum of one year of experience in critical care or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nursing preferred.
Proficiency in computer and electronic medical record (EMR) systems required.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required, or eligibility to obtain certification within three months of hire.
At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.
Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.
Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.
0.9 (72 Hours PPP)
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current Minnesota RN license and BLS certification. ACLS certification is required or must be obtained within three months of hire, with critical care or PACU experience preferred.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.
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