Preoperative RN
Minneapolis, MN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,329/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - PreOp
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule
- Shifts: Rotating 8-hour shifts between 0700, 0900, 1100, and 1500. Day (5x8 hours, 7:00 to 15:30) or Evening (5x8 hours, 15:00 to 23:30)
- Hours: 8 per day, 40 per week
- Weekends: N/A
- Call: Short call (4 hours at the end of the shift), twice per week
Unit and Clinical Focus
- Census: Average daily census of 50-60
- Rooms/Beds: 19
- Patient care: Prepping patients for procedures and recovery after procedures, femoral sheath removals, EKG monitoring, and elective cardioversion
- Experience: Phase 2 recovery experience
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Minnesota
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of preoperative experience, with preoperative experience within the last year
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA or ARC (RQI is acceptable). Certificates of completion are not accepted.
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Telemetry skills
Travel Details
- Accepts first-time travelers
Background and Clearances
- Criminal background check: Standard 7-year check (statewide, SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3), required within 1 year of start
- Minnesota DHS clearance: Required for all candidates before starting. Fingerprints cannot be pending at start. Candidates with a Minnesota permanent RN license issued 1/1/2018 or later do not need DHS clearance.
- Minnesota BCA search: Required for new pre-start assignments
- Other checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, both required within 1 year of start
- Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot, forward-facing on a plain, solid background, on file within 48 hours of signing
- Pre-orientation modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login (about 3-9 hours). You will not be cleared to start until they are complete.
Health Requirements
- Physical exam: Within 12 months before start
- Tdap: Required. Must have been given after age 11. Declinations are not accepted. Exemptions require a signed attestation and a physician statement or religious letter. If approved, no direct patient care in Peds/NICU/PICU or Mom/Baby, and a droplet mask must be worn at all times.
- Measles, mumps, rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or a positive titer. A negative or equivocal titer requires a first booster before start.
- Hepatitis B: Positive IgG titer, proof of a 3-dose series, or signed declination
- Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines given on or after the 1st birthday. Medical/religious exemptions and declinations are not accepted.
- TB: 1 PPD or TSPOT/QFT within 12 months of start, plus a negative TB symptom screen. Prior positive TB results require additional documentation.
- Drug test: 9-panel or instant test, within 1 year of start
- RespSafety clearance: Required before start for the fit test. Completed through a virtual questionnaire reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional. An individual fee applies.
- Flu vaccination: Documentation is strongly recommended but not required for 2026-27
- Latex: The facility is latex-free
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel Pre-Operative Nurse in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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