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Rochester, Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$120k-$167k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a NP or PA to join a collaborative team of advanced practice providers, surgeon consultants, fellows, residents, nurses, and other allied health staff to provide comprehensive hospital and clinic coverage for adult surgical patients undergoing complex thoracic procedures. NPs and PAs are integral members of a talented surgery team, where teamwork, learning, and collaboration are essential to meeting patient needs.

Responsibilities include independent preoperative assessments, coordination of patient care, and management of surgical patients in both preoperative and postoperative outpatient settings. The NP/PA team also participates in all aspects of care for hospitalized patients, including admission, discharge, daily rounding, and patient education.

Duties encompass comprehensive patient assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, with a high level of autonomy expected.

This position includes coverage during weekdays and rotating Saturdays and is eligible for shift differential.

CME

Total Compensation

CME

Benefit-eligible employees (50-100% FTE) receive up to 7 trip days (commensurate with time away from practice as approved off the schedule by a supervisor) and an annual allotment of $4,400.

  • State License Renewal Fees.
  • DEA License Renewal Fees.
  • Required professional certification and recertification fees.
  • Membership dues for professional organizations.
  • Subscriptions to professional journals.
  • Registration fees for professional conferences and on-line or self-study courses.
  • One Apple iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone per year for patient care purposes.

Relocation

  • Relocation is allotted for candidates 70 or more miles away from Rochester, MN.
  • Compensation is based off of education and experience. The base salary for this position ranges from $117,520.00 - $163,987.20

Compensation

Shift Differential

Rochester, MCHS MN:

DayEvenings Weekend (Fri. 11PM -Sun. 11PM)$4.00 (7AM to 3PM)$7.80 (3PM to 11PM)

Benefits (Pension AND 403b)

Benefits Link: jobs.mayoclinic.org

PTO Accrual for Salaried Employees

Years of ServicePTO Hours AnnuallyPTO Hours per pay periodLess than 22248.62226410.151028010.7715+30411.69

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive hospital and clinic coverage for adult patients undergoing complex thoracic procedures. Responsibilities include performing preoperative assessments, managing postoperative care, conducting daily rounds, and prescribing therapies with a high level of autonomy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited program and possess current Minnesota licensure and certification as an NP or PA. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, along with active DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic test interpretationPharmacologic therapySurgical patient managementPreoperative assessmentClinical documentationCritical care

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Mayo Clinic ranks #3 of 14 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 78% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Relocation assistance
20% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 329 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance of $4,400 per year
7 trip days for CME
State License Renewal Fees covered
DEA License Renewal Fees covered
Professional certification and recertification fees covered
Membership dues for professional organizations
Subscriptions to professional journals
Registration fees for professional conferences