Mayo Clinic Delivers 90 Day Layoff Notices to Over a Dozen Nurses
Mayo Clinic’s Austin facility in Minnesota recently issued 90-day layoff notices to its nursing staff, affecting at least a dozen nurses, on July 10, 2025. The nurses’ last day will be October 8, unless they find other positions within the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Mayo Clinic cited declining inpatient volumes as the reason for the layoffs, but this explanation hasn’t eased the impact on the affected nurses or their community. “I’ve dedicated years to this facility and our patients,” one nurse shared. “Getting this notice with little explanation feels like a slap in the face.”
The Uncertainty is the Worst Part
Nurses dislike vague communication, whether from a patient, a doctor, or an employer. The layoff decisions were reportedly based on an “HR algorithm,” leaving many questioning the transparency of the process. Adding to the anxiety is the unclear path forward. Mayo Clinic has emphasized its “employee transition program,” encouraging nurses to apply for other roles within the system. However, the number of available positions remains unknown. “It feels like we’re being told to compete with each other for scraps,” one nurse said. It’s the nursing version of musical chairs—except the stakes are your livelihood.
The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) is advocating for its members, pushing for voluntary reductions and more transparency. They emphasize that this isn’t just about jobs; it’s about maintaining patient care standards in a community that heavily relies on Mayo Clinic as a healthcare provider and employer.
@cjnlegalnurse 💥 BREAKING: Mayo Clinic Austin gives 90-day layoff notices to 37 union nurses. The official reason? “Decreased inpatient volume.” But the Minnesota Nurses Association calls it union-busting, plain and simple. This is more than just one hospital — it’s part of a national shift in healthcare: ➤ Cutting bedside staff ➤ Centralizing services ➤ Silencing unions ➤ Prioritizing profits If Mayo can do this, who’s next? Nurses, patients, and community care are all on the line. 🩺 Safe staffing isn’t optional — it’s life-saving. 📣 Sound off below: Is this about volume, or is it about power? #MayoClinic #NurseLayoffs #UnionStrong #HealthcareWorkers #SafeStaffing #NursesMatter #UnionBusting #NursingNews #NurseLife #MinnesotaNurses #HospitalLayoffs #HealthcareCrisis #FrontlineVoices #PatientSafety #WarnNotice #creatorsearchinsights #fyp ♬ original sound - Cambria Nwosu, DNP, RN, LNC
Bigger Picture: What’s Going on in Nursing?
This isn’t just a “Mayo problem.” Across the U.S., instability is emerging in the nursing workforce as healthcare organizations respond to shifting patient needs, financial pressures, and post-pandemic changes in care models. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing remains a growing field, but regional fluctuations in patient volumes—like those cited by Mayo—can create challenges in smaller communities.
For the nurses in Austin, the local job market could be a hurdle. Some are looking at other facilities, while others hope to land positions at different Mayo Clinic sites. In smaller towns, job options can be limited, and for nurses with families, moving to another city isn’t always a simple solution.
Navigating Uncertainty
As October 8 approaches, these nurses face tough decisions—and so does Mayo Clinic. The administration must balance its financial health with its responsibility to its employees and the community. Meanwhile, affected nurses are forming informal networks to share job leads and support each other. Because, if there’s one thing nurses know how to do, it’s stick together.
For now, the situation remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: this isn’t just about layoffs. It’s about the ripple effect on a close-knit community, the patients who rely on Mayo Clinic, and the future of nursing in southern Minnesota.
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