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RN - MedSurg

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A Rapid Response RN is a specialized nurse who responds to critical patient situations before they become life-threatening. They work closely with bedside nurses and medical teams to assess, stabilize, and intervene in emergencies. Their role helps prevent ICU transfers and improves patient outcomes. Rapid Response RNs must have strong critical thinking skills, extensive clinical experience, and the ability to act quickly under pressure.

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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Neuro @ Saint Cloud Hospital

Saint Cloud, MN • On-site

Centra Care
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$2.1K/wk

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Posted 8 days ago

CentraCare rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 156 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Details
Client Name
CentraCare - St Cloud Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Neuro MS
Job ID
35555257
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Neuro @ Saint Cloud Hospital
Weekly Pay
$2128.0
Shift Details
Shift
Night - 12x3 - 07PM
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
09/28/2026
End Date
12/28/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical - Neuro
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1 year of Medical Surgical Neuro experience required
License: Active state nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams
- Team nursing model experience
Description:
Med Surg Neuro RN position available.
Shifts are 3x12 Nights with every other weekend rotation and rotating holidays.
On-call requirements will be determined by unit needs.
Every other weekend is required.
Ratios include Team RN, LPN, and NA with 6-7 patients.
RN and LPN will manage 5 patients.
RN and NA will handle 4 patients.
The Progressive Care Unit has a 1:3 ratio.
Utilize a Team nursing model that includes RN, LPN, and NA within the unit.
Primary nursing model is used for registered nurses and nursing assistants in the step-down unit.
Rapid Response Teams are utilized.
Travelers may float to other like units including surgical care, medical units, and inpatient rehabilitation.
Candidates cannot live within 25 miles of the facility.
No time off requests within the first week of start date.
No more than 10 days of time off per assignment.
Daily census ranges from 37 to 42 patients.
Unit serves adults and geriatrics.
The environment is fast-paced with a strong team philosophy.
Interdisciplinary support includes various services such as physical therapy and respiratory services.
Patient diagnoses primarily consist of neurological, neurosurgical, and neurointerventional cases.
Unit includes beds designated for a progressive care step-down.
Special equipment includes ceiling lifts in patient rooms and monitoring capabilities.
Designated as a comprehensive stroke center.
Candidates must complete required lab work and fingerprinting as mandated.
No exceptions for licensing and vaccination exemptions will be entertained.
Holiday coverage will be required as needed.
Client Details
Address
1406 Sixth Avenue North
City
Saint Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56303
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CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

St. Cloud, MN, US

Year founded

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