A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
- Casual Summit Orthopedics life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, profit sharing 2620 Eagan Woods Drive (Show on map) Aug 24, 2026
Description At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values - Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service - are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment. The SAU (Surgical Admission Unit) / PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) registered nurse provides skilled nursing assessment, plans and evaluates treatment, and administers appropriate nursing intervention to all patients admitted to the surgery center. The
SAU/PACU
registered nurse collects, interprets, documents, and communicates patient information in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, rules and regulations applicable to the facility setting. This is a casual Nights position based at our Vadnais Heights Surgery Center and Care Suites. 12 hour weekday shifts, 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM. Must be flexible to float to other Summit surgery centers as needed. Required to collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data that are relevant to the providing and promoting a safe surgical patient outcome. Data in concurrently assessed for optimum patient care and planned discharge of the ambulatory surgical patient.
Follows established guidelines for providing administration of safe nursing care
Organizes equipment and monitoring devices needed to perform assessment
Utilizes available resources in planning care; utilizes external resource staff as needed (physician's assistants, MRI / radiology; anesthesia, surgeon preferences.
Revises plan of care as needed to accommodate patient's specific needs
Communicates plan of care to other staff of the center as needed
Provides direct care to patients, meeting their physiological and psychological needs
Continuously evaluates the patient's response to nursing and surgical interventions and modifies plan of care to accommodate change to achieve optimal patient outcomes Summit's hiring range for this position is $40.77 to $54.33 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity. Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle. Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies. Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Nursing (preferred)
Associates of Nursing (required)
Experience
A minimum of one year acute care experience. (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Sup (required)
Basic Life Support (required)
Registered Nurse (required)
Pediatric Adv Life Supp (required)
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