Registered Nurse (RN) - Float / Swat - Full Time Nights

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Pool Premium

Night Premium

Hiring incentive up to $7,500 (ADN) /$

Health insurance

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to work in our Float Pool. The position offers 36 hours per week with straight nights (7pm–7:30am), every 3rd weekend, and every other holiday rotation.

Candidats will float to multiple units across the facility, delivering direct patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires acute care nursing skills, flexibility, and proficiency with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of employment
• BCLS within 1 month of hire
• ACLS within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with nursing standards and policies
• Float between units (medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, ED, pediatrics) as needed
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams
• Administer medications and procedures safely and accurately
• Monitor and document patient progress and update records

Skills

Acute care nursing

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building Department: 3014130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - 32ND HOSP

Job Description: Essentia Health is hiring a full time Registered Nurse to work in our Float Pool. This position will work 36 hour per week, Straight Nights 7pm-7:30am, every 3rd weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Education Qualifications:

The Registered Nurse Acute Care Float Pool provides high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care while working in various units or departments within the healthcare facility. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into different teams. The Nurse steps in to cover staffing needs across the facility, due to absences, high census, or other operational demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with established nursing standards and facility policies
• Float between units such as medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, emergency, pediatrics, or others as needed
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures safely and accurately
• Monitor and document patient progress, updating records as required
• Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate interventions
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Adapt quickly to different environments, electronic health record systems (EHRs), and team dynamics
• Comply with infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards

Preferred Requirements:

• One year of acute care nursing experience
• Float Pool Premium on top of base wage
• Straight Night Premium on top of base wage
• RN Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7500 (ADN) and up to $10,000 (BSN)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current nursing license in state of employment
• Basic Cardia Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire

Company Overview:

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

• Shift Rotation: Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: Straight Nights
• Shift End Time: 7pm-7:30am
• Weekends: Every 3rd
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: Union
• Posting Deadline:

FTE: 0.9

Compensation Range:

$38.22 - $57.33

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• We invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• We provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.