Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Minnesota
Emergency Department Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota represent one of the state's most consistently active healthcare hiring markets, concentrated in Level I and Level II trauma centers, large academic medical systems, and regional critical access hospitals serving both urban and rural communities at every experience level from new graduate to charge nurse and clinical supervisor. The heaviest hiring is in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where established systems like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain ongoing ED staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties are trauma, pediatric emergency, and triage nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This role is a 0.75 FTE, 60 hours per pay period, evening shift position working (1100-11:30pm), 12 hour shifts and every third weekend rotation. This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more.
M Health Fairview East Bank Hospital is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and offers the widest range of hospital and clinical services provided through the University of Minnesota Health. Complete services range from primary care, emergency care and the delivery of thousands of babies each year, to care of patients with the most sophisticated conditions. Our emergency team partners with the full spectrum of medical specialties and ancillary services including anesthesiology, intensive care, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, radiology, rehabilitation and surgery. Areas of specialization include solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease and cancer.
About this Unit:
Job Responsibilities:
The scope of practice extends from a patient’s entry into the emergency room and continues from triage through discharge. Care is centered on patients and families experiencing acute or chronic, actual or potential physical or psychosocial problems. Unique to emergency nursing are processes that require resuscitation and/or stabilization
- Triaging patients effectively according to policies, laws, and resources.
- Using the nursing process to deliver care for any patients addressing the department. An individualized plan of care is developed in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team to support the physical and emotional needs of a wide range of ill/ injured patients.
- Prioritizing the care of multiple patients with varied presentations.
- Initiating timely interventions to prevent, correct, or minimize risks to the patient.
- Providing effective and timely patient/family education related to the treatment plan.
- Recognizing and responds to subtle or rapid changes in patient status.
Required Qualifications:
- Current MN RN license
- 1 year of RN Emergency Department, med/surg, or telemetry nursing experience
- BLS for Health Care Providers
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) and TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) will be required of all staff within the first year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of Emergency Department or critical care experience
- BSN
This role is a 0.75 FTE, 60 hours per pay period, evening shift position working (1100-11:30pm), 12 hour shifts and every third weekend rotation. This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, and more.
M Health Fairview East Bank Hospital is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and offers the widest range of hospital and clinical services provided through the University of Minnesota Health. Complete services range from primary care, emergency care and the delivery of thousands of babies each year, to care of patients with the most sophisticated conditions. Our emergency team partners with the full spectrum of medical specialties and ancillary services including anesthesiology, intensive care, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, radiology, rehabilitation and surgery. Areas of specialization include solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease and cancer.
About this Unit:
Job Responsibilities:
The scope of practice extends from a patient’s entry into the emergency room and continues from triage through discharge. Care is centered on patients and families experiencing acute or chronic, actual or potential physical or psychosocial problems. Unique to emergency nursing are processes that require resuscitation and/or stabilization
- Triaging patients effectively according to policies, laws, and resources.
- Using the nursing process to deliver care for any patients addressing the department. An individualized plan of care is developed in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team to support the physical and emotional needs of a wide range of ill/ injured patients.
- Prioritizing the care of multiple patients with varied presentations.
- Initiating timely interventions to prevent, correct, or minimize risks to the patient.
- Providing effective and timely patient/family education related to the treatment plan.
- Recognizing and responds to subtle or rapid changes in patient status.
Required Qualifications:
- Current MN RN license
- 1 year of RN Emergency Department, med/surg, or telemetry nursing experience
- BLS for Health Care Providers
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) and TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) will be required of all staff within the first year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of Emergency Department or critical care experience
- BSN
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The qualifications that appear most often in emergency department registered nurse jobs across Minnesota.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS and TNCC strongly preferred
- Minimum one to two years of emergency department or acute care nursing experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to perform rapid triage and manage high patient acuity independently
- Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with interdisciplinary ED care teams
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency department registered nurse in Minnesota?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most Minnesota ED employers prefer or require a BSN. After licensure, candidates typically gain experience in an acute care or med-surg setting before transitioning to emergency nursing, and earning certifications like ACLS and TNCC strengthens any application.
How much do emergency department registered nurses make in Minnesota?
Emergency department registered nurses in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,960 for the lowest 10% to over $132,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency department registered nurses in Minnesota?
Minnesota emergency department registered nurse roles are posted by Allina Health, Fairview Health Services, and Essentia Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means ED nursing openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than only during seasonal hiring surges.
Which Minnesota cities have the most emergency department registered nurse jobs?
Saint Paul, Duluth, and Onamia have the most emergency department registered nurse openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of listings because of its dense concentration of major hospital campuses and Level I trauma centers, while Rochester's openings are anchored by Mayo Clinic's expansive emergency and hospital medicine operations, and Duluth serves as the primary regional healthcare hub for northeastern Minnesota and the Iron Range.
Are there remote emergency department registered nurse jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency department nursing is fundamentally a hands-on, bedside role that cannot be performed remotely, so the vast majority of openings require on-site presence. About 0% of emergency department registered nurse openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve triage phone consultation, nurse advice lines, or telehealth triage support rather than direct ED patient care.
How can I get hired as a emergency department registered nurse in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse residency or new graduate transition program, several of which are offered by large Minnesota systems including Allina Health, M Health Fairview, and Children's Minnesota, specifically designed to prepare RNs without ED experience for emergency nursing practice. Candidates coming from med-surg, ICU stepdown, or urgent care roles are regularly considered for internal transfers. Holding a current ACLS certification and completing an ED-focused clinical rotation during nursing school gives applicants a measurable edge in a competitive pool.
Where can I find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across health systems, hospitals, and specialty care settings. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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