ER Registered Nurse
Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER (Emergency Room)

Location: Owatonna, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every third weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in Emergency Department (General Emergency Department - Combined Adult/Pedi, Non-Trauma)
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification
• Experience working with adult and pediatric patients
• Cardiac monitoring experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• IV therapy experience, including arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care/management

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level 4 Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility: Yes
• Total Staffed Beds: 39
• Charting System: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
• Latex-Free Facility

Required Background and Health Checks

• Criminal background check within 1 year (7-year statewide MN search required)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions for patient-facing roles)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines (no exemptions accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year (not required for client clearance)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start

Licensing

• Must hold a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse license
• Primary source verification of license required
• Fingerprinting: Must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract and complete fingerprinting within 2 weeks (no start with fingerprints pending unless approved "more time needed" letter)

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online preorientation modules within 72 hours of receiving login (approx. 12 hours for ER RN)
• Modules must be completed before clearance to start
• Badge photo required within 48 hours of signing contract (passport style, plain background)

Additional Notes

• Candidate may be cancelled up to 3 shifts without penalty to the client or agency
• References are not required for client clearance and will not delay start
• Candidate must be able to work within the scope of practice and float as needed
• No block scheduling accommodations available

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of ER experience, comfortable working night shifts in a Level 4 Trauma Center, and able to meet all certification, licensing, and health requirements for Minnesota.