Mayo Clinic·Rochester, Minnesota
The RN is responsible for delivering direct perioperative care as a circulating nurse in the operating room and coordinating care in the Pain and Retina procedural practice. Key duties include planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while providing education to patients and families.
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Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Affordable plan with national network.
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Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Gonda 15, Surgical Services Outpatient Procedure Center The Registered Nurse (RN) on Gonda 15 is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education within the outpatient setting. This position supports the Operating Rooms and procedural spaces. The RN would be responsible for the perioperative care in the operating room as a circulating RN and coordination and delivery of care in the Pain and Retina procedural practice in the Gonda 15 Outpatient Procedure Center. The RN plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, teaches patients and families, and orients colleagues and peers. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
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Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). One year of professional RN experience is required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
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Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current RN license and BLS certification. At least one year of professional RN experience is required, with a strong preference for experience in the Operating Room, ICU, or procedural areas.
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.