Allina Health·Slaton, Texas
The RN provides comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation, specifically within cardiovascular and general surgery units. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, establishing care plans, and monitoring for complications to ensure optimal safety and comfort.
Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522
June 18, 2026 Posting Expiration Date: June 26, 2026 Department: 38015010 Mercy Cardiovascular Short Stay Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 12 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: MNA-05-Mercy RN-RMC Weekend Rotation: Occasional Job Summary: Our unit has 28 Prep and recovery beds, 16 PACU bays, 2 line rooms. Typical patient/diagnosis seen on the unit Cardiovascular, neuro, general, gynecological, ENT, and orthopedic surgeries. We also recovery general anesthesia patient for electrophysiology, cardiac cath lab, and procedural general anesthesia patients. Key
Tier 1: Pre/Post care of CV procedural patients-including sheath pulls, ACLS trained, competent in telemetry monitoring Tier 2: Acute inpatient cardiac care nursing experience >3 years, ACLS trained, competent in telemetry monitoring Tier 3: Inpatient patient care in hospital setting >5 years, ACLS trained .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour day/evening shifts Occasional weekends Scheduled Call is a requirement for this position
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. Works with patients that are undergoing or recovering from anesthesia or sedation monitoring closely for complications and ensuring the optimal safety and comfort of patients under anesthesia. 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 0 to 2 years critical care RN experience
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Candidates must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in MN or WI with an Associate's or Vocational degree and BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in perianesthesia or critical care nursing.
Market context
Cardiac short-stay RN roles in Texas are often tied to high patient throughput and the need for nurses who can manage rapid assessments, post-procedure monitoring, and discharge readiness. These positions can be competitive because employers look for an active RN license, BLS, and the ability to complete ACLS by the end of orientation; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm whether the listed MN or WI license requirement aligns with your eligibility and ask how orientation supports ACLS completion.
