Registered Nurse | Plaza Surgery Center

CentraCare’s Ambulatory Surgery Center expansion project is well underway and will be completed soon! We are planning to get staff training started as of January 2026 with a projected opening date of July 2026! 

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about quality care and teamwork to join our team with the Ambulatory Surgery Center at the Plaza.  Our Ambulatory Surgery Center offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for outpatient surgery.  Join a team committed to exceptional clinical outcomes, superior patient experiences and the latest technology.  Our goal is to provide a safe, pleasant atmosphere for every patient.

As a member of the perioperative team, you will collaborate with Physicians, CRNAs, Surgical Technologists and other professionals to deliver high-quality care before, during and after surgery.

Responsibilities include: 

• Interviewing and assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial and holistic needs to plan, implement and evaluate patient-focused care.
• Reviewing surgeons’ pre-requisites and test results, communicating abnormalities and/or omissions to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborating and coordinating care with other health care team members to promote quality outcomes.
• Utilizing nursing processes to identify individual patient needs, including education and care planning.
• Adapting calmly to unexpected events such as emergency surgeries, changes in patient condition or equipment issues.
• Ensuring accurate and complete perioperative documentation in alignment with Perioperative Outcomes Standards.
   

Position Details: 

• Full-time | 72-80 hours every two weeks | Plaza Surgery Center 
• Monday – Friday | Various 8 – 10-hour shifts between 5:00 am – 5:00 pm 
• No weekends or holidays!
   

Pay and Benefits 

• Pay based on experience and degree 
  • Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $41.34 per hour
  • Bachelor’s in nursing starting at $42.37 per hour
  • Master’s in nursing starting at $43.43 per hour
    • Pay range: $41.34 - $62.01 per hour
• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
   

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a nursing program, Bachelor’s or Master’s in nursing preferred
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing required within 3 years of hire
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification 
• Knowledge of nursing standards, policies, procedures, and ethics
• National Certification in a Nursing Specialty preferred 
• Previous experience in perioperative or surgical departments preferred

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.