Med Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove Hospital

Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The Registered Staff Nurse (RN) provides holistic nursing care across the lifespan, including neonates, infants, children, young adults, adults, and older adults. The RN performs independent, collaborative, and delegated nursing functions according to standards and competencies specific to the assigned service area. Responsibilities include assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN develops and revises patient care plans, coordinates care among disciplines, delegates activities appropriately, and participates in shared accountability and decision-making for nursing practices. Duties may vary based on the assigned unit, with unit-specific clinical skills expected beyond general RN requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2+ years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Minimum 1+ year of travel nursing experience required
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license required for Minnesota
• Certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) certification required
• Skills:

  • Ability to insert IVs
  • Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Additional Requirements:

  • Work history documentation
  • Skills checklist current within 1 year, relevant to specialty
  • Two supervisory references with dates of employment

Additional Information

• Must complete MN DHS Net Study & Fingerprinting (required for all patient-facing positions)
• Strict compliance deadline for credential submission: 4 pm on the Wednesday before assignment start (no exceptions)
• Nonbillable hours: 4 hours
• Local traveler policy applies for candidates living within 35 miles of the facility
• Dress code: Dark blue scrubs

Summary

This is a temporary RN position on the Med Surg/Telemetry night shift requiring at least 2 years of specialty experience and prior travel nursing experience. The role demands strong clinical skills, including IV insertion and EPIC EMR proficiency, with a focus on adult and geriatric care. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and BLS certification, and meet strict credentialing deadlines.