Gillette Children's·Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Circulating Nurse provides family-centered nursing care and skilled assistance to patients with complex conditions in a surgical setting. Key duties include performing thorough assessments, implementing evidence-based care plans, and educating patients and families on the anesthesia process.
We are hiring for a 1.0 FTE Circulating Nurse to join our surgical services team! This is a full-time position which is benefit eligible. Position will work 4 10-hour shifts ( (40 hours/week), primarily M-F, with on call requirements of after hours, one holiday per year of call, and every 4th-6th weekend call. ***Preferred: 1 year minimum of RN experience with 1 year of OR experience. Will consider new OR nurses with completion of Periop 101 course through Anoka Technical College preferred prior to starting. ***
Purpose of position
This position exists to administer family-centered nursing care to patients, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and/or provide skilled assistance in navigation of the health care system as appropriate to the developmental, cultural, emotional, and medical, surgical, or rehabilitative needs of the patient and their families.
Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.
Compensation & Benefit Information
The hourly wage for this opportunity is $44.58-$76.19. Pay is dependent on several factors including number of hours worked within the field, education, and certification/licensure: $1.75weekend/ $2.35 evening/ $4.00 night differential is available for this position. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
Patient Care – Delivers patient care which optimizes the patient’s health status and outcomes through the use of the nursing process.
Demonstrates thorough assessments.
Creates individualized plans of care that are evidence-based.
Successfully implements interventions.
Effectively prioritizes.
Evaluates patient care based on best practices.
Communicates patient-related nursing data and information to enhance active and informed decision making by patients, families, nurse colleagues, and other healthcare providers.
Family centered care - Provides nursing care and health education reflecting specific patient, family, cultural and community needs.
Identifies the learning needs of the population served.
Implements an effective teaching plan, including educating patients and families about the anesthesia process and addressing their concerns to ensure they are prepared for the procedure.
Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.
Seeks opportunity to evaluate effectiveness of health education as culturally and developmentally appropriate.
Autonomous Practice – Exercises independent judgment that influences care and demonstrates understanding of potential clinical implications.
Supervises, delegates, and provides care based on the abilities and limitations of care personnel and patient acuity.
Identifies and incorporates evidence-based improvements into own daily work.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers [https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers].
Candidates must have an RN license from the MN Board of Nursing, BLS certification, and a professional nursing degree. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, one year of OR experience, or completion of the Periop 101 course.
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.