Registered Nurse - Neonatal System Float Team
About the role
Department Overview: Our Minneapolis neonatal float team is an integral part of nursing services provided within our neonatal community - from the special care nursery up through our level III and level IV neonatal intensive care units. Team members are able to apply specific skill sets to these departments and provide additional resources as needs are identified. The team is a valuable resource for the entire neonatal hospital system. Our nursing care team consists of registered nurses, clinical support associates and unit operations coordinators. RNs hired into this area would support our Special Care Nursery, Infant Care Center and Neonatal Intensive Care units. The neonatal float team offers the flexibility of working in different units while learning new skills every day. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our amazing team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. We incorporate the Comfort Promise into our care - ensuring that procedural pain is minimized whenever possible. Our family-centered focus strives to consider social, economic and cultural diversity - living our core value of putting "Kids First."
Position Summary: Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process. Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members. This position will be scheduled on the MPLS, STP and Mercy campuses.* THIS IS AN MNA CONTRACT POSITION.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents using the nursing process.
- Perform independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in collaboration with the health team.
- Support Special Care Nursery, Infant Care Center and Neonatal Intensive Care units.
- Apply specific skill sets across neonatal units as needed.
- Contribute to teamwork, open communication, safety, respect, learning and professional growth.
- Incorporate the Comfort Promise to minimize procedural pain.
- Maintain a family-centered focus that considers social, economic and cultural diversity.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Minnesota RN licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- One (1) year experience (within the last 2 years) working with a specialized patient population (e.g., Neurosciences, inpatient psychiatry).
- Pediatric experience preferred.
- Informational meeting with the Patient Care Manager required prior to awarding the position.
- Additional certification(s) may be required based on the unit.
- Department‑specific required qualifications must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
- Physical demands: see the linked Physical Demands document.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement and other fringe benefits (eligible).
- Shift differentials or premium pay for night, weekend or on‑call work.
Pay
The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary‑survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hours per week); part‑time salaries are prorated according to the employee’s scheduled weekly hours. Individual pay rates consider market indicators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, internal equity and organizational needs.
Schedule
This position is scheduled on the MPLS, STP and Mercy campuses. (MNA contract position.)