Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room (OR) - Surgery Center
Essentia Health$37.06–$55.59/hrEssentia Health Surgery Center - Miller HillPart timePosted 5d agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $37.06–$55.59 an hour. Open operating room nurse jobs in Minnesota post a median of $53.94 an hour, the middle half $52.11–$59.44, across 19 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Operating room nurses employed in Minnesota earn a median of $48.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Building Location
Essentia Health Surgery Center - Miller Hill
Department
1513400 SURGERY - MH ASC
Job Description
Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Ambulatory Surgery Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. In conjunction with team members directs the patient flow of the day. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Education Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience within a hospital or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Operating Room
- Must have experience with electronic medical records
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
Certification/Licensure Requirements
- Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month
FTE
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0700
Shift End Time
1530
Weekends
no
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
AMBULATORY SURGERY MNA RNs (ASCRN)
Union Posting Deadline
11/12/2026
Compensation Range
$37.06 - $55.59
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 61.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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