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Registered Nurse | Cardiovascular Thoracic Unit

CentraCare logoCentraCare$44.57–$74.37/hrSaint Cloud, MNPart time, VariousPosted 4w ago
  • $3,500 sign-on bonus
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • BSN
  • RN license

How this pay compares

This posting states $44.57–$74.37 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in Minnesota post a median of $51.53 an hour, the middle half $43.95–$57.21, across 671 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in Minnesota earn a median of $48.80 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

CentraCare invites Registered Nurses who are looking for a fulfilling and dynamic career path to join our Cardiovascular Thoracic Unit (CVTU). The CVTU specializes in treating patients with complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions, including those recovering from surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve replacements. In this role, you will have opportunities for specialization, professional development, and career advancement. The supportive work environment and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives make CentraCare an excellent place to further your nursing career.

Schedule

  • Part-time | 48-60 hours every two weeks | Onsite
  • Day/night rotation| 8 and 12-hour shifts | 7am-3:30pm, 7am-7:30pm, 7pm -7:30am and 11pm-7:30am
  • Every third weekend and predetermined holiday rotation

Pay and Benefits

  • Pay based on experience and degree
  • Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $44.57 per hour
  • Bachelor’s in nursing starting at $46.11per hour
  • Master’s in nursing starting at $47.65 per hour
  • Pay range: $44.57- $74.37 per hour
  • Earn extra pay for working evening/night/weekend shifts
  • $3,500 hiring bonus and $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates!
  • Benefits : medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a nursing program
  • BSN required within three (3) years
  • Current Minnesota RN license
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card
  • National Certification in Nursing Specialty preferred
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

To be eligible for the hiring bonus, you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

To be eligible for the relocation assistance, you must accept a full time or part time benefited position and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. You must currently reside more than 50 miles away from the St. Cloud Hospital and relocate to within 30 miles of it with 120 days of employment.

CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be discontinued at any time.

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.

From CentraCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About CentraCare

CentraCare is a health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across central Minnesota.

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