Allina Health·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provides leadership in the surgical environment by applying the nursing process to ensure safe and efficient operating room care. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, establishing care plans, and coordinating with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
July 21, 2026 Department: 31005830 Surgery Services General Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 10 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: MNA-01-Abbott Northwestern RN-RAN Weekend Rotation: Occasional Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key
Tier 1: Greater than 1 year experience circulating and scrubbing general cases Tier 2: Greater than 1 year circulating general cases Tier 3: 1 year circulating cases 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 10-hour day/evening shifts Occasional weekends
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. Provides leadership in the surgical environment applying the nursing process to ensure safe and efficient operating room care.
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 RN experience Completion or in process of completing an approved Periop 101 program
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree OR experience
Requires an Associate's or Vocational degree in Nursing and a valid RN license for MN or WI. Candidates must have BLS and ACLS certifications and be completing or have completed a Periop 101 program.
Market context
Operating room RN positions in Minnesota are typically driven by hospital surgical volume and the need for nurses who can work safely in fast-paced perioperative settings. This role is competitive because employers usually want a valid Minnesota RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, and strong teamwork in the OR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license and certifications match before applying.