Clinical Nurse Specialist - Vascular Surgery/Medical PCU - Vascular Center - CNS

Mayo Clinic

Nursing
Rochester, MN, United StatesPosted July 1, 2026Ref: 24823_96976683648
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Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


Responsibilities

Located at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, this Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role supports Vascular Surgery, the Medical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (MB8BG), and the Vascular Center within the Gonda Building.

 

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired patient outcomes within a designated specialty population. As an advanced practice nursing leader, the CNS functions across the three spheres of influence—Patient/Client, Nurses and Nursing Practice, and Organization/System—and partners with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice and support nursing excellence. This role is an active participant on the nursing leadership team and contributes to shaping clinical practice, care delivery, and patient outcomes across vascular services.



This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.



Qualifications

  • Master's degree with a major in nursing with a Clinical Nurse Specialist focus. Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
  • Experience as a CNS preferred. 
  • Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient needs and CNS workload.  
  • Five years of successful work experience in nursing with two years in the specialty area preferred.


License and Certifications: 

  • Current RN license by applicable state requirements. This RN job may require a RN license in multiple states. 
  • Current APRN, CNS license by applicable state requirements. If state doesn't have APRN licensure, Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification, in designated specialty by a nationally recognized body deemed acceptable by the State Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices or a documented waiver deemed acceptable by the Board of Nursing in the state the CNS practices, when there is no Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification examination for the specialty. 
  • Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers), or Military Training Network. Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area is highly recommended. The certification must be valid for at least 90 days after your start date or renewed before starting if it expires within 90 days of the start date.


Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$111,508.80 - $167,273.60 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday daytime hours, no weekends, no holidays, no overtime.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. 

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


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