Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services (81150)

Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls, MN 56537, US

$38.81 - $59.18 / hour

The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to patients. The framework for practice will be the nursing process in order to prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care. The RN has contact with patients, patient families and visitors, hospital employees, referral agencies, volunteers, administration, and physicians. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The RN must be able to supervise patient care, secure cooperation from others, problem-solve, and exercise initiative and judgement.

Department Description

If you are interested in working in a professional, patient centered environment, Surgical Services will have exciting opportunities for you. By joining our team, you will become part of our close knit, dedicated staff who all share a passion for delivering quality patient care.

Shifts

Day/PM shifts + call, 64 hours biweekly

Open Date: 07/16/2026

Preferred Application Deadline: 07/23/2026

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $38.81 - $59.18/hour. BSN hires are eligible for an additional $1/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To perform in this position requires the incumbent to be a graduate of a school of nursing with current licensure in Minnesota. This position requires current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.

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