Registered Nurse (RN) - ICCU/Medical/Surgical - Day/Night (70249)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

EAP, life and disability coverage

Pet insurance, ID theft protection

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in our ICCU and Medical/Surgical units. The role uses the nursing process to coordinate patient care, with emphasis on teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence.

New graduates are welcome to apply. The position includes a 72-hour biweekly schedule, day/night 12-hour shifts, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment. Compensation ranges from $42.31 to $63.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a school of nursing with current licensure in Minnesota.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at hire or within 6 months.
• TNCC certification preferred or inpatient trauma education within 6 months of orientation end.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients using the nursing process to prescribe, delegate and coordinate care.
• Supervise patient care and coordinate with families, visitors and healthcare team.
• Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Minnesota RN license

Healthcare Provider CPR

TNCC preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537, Position Type: 72 Hours Biweekly, Salary Range: $42.31 - $63.14 Hourly, Job Category: Nursing - Hospital, $10,000 sign-on bonus with two-year work commitment!

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, LRH 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.

New graduates welcome to apply!

Department Description

Come join our ICCU and Medical/Surgical department! You’ll have the ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment where teamwork is a key focus. You will provide a healing touch for all ages, and feel rewarded by the care you provide each day. We are seeking caring, motivated individuals to join our team!

Shifts

72 hours biweekly, Day/Night, 12-hour shifts and every third weekend.

Open Date: 07/06/2026; reposted 10/20/2026

Preferred Application Deadline: 07/13/2026; 10/27/2026

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $42.31-$63.14. BSN hires are eligible for an additional $1.00/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.

Qualifications:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

Education/Special Skills:

• 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. TNCC Certification preferred or in-patient nursing trauma education course to be completed within 6 months from end of orientation.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.

Hired candidates may be eligible for the Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness for Registered Nurses in Nonprofit Hospitals. To learn more, please click the following link: Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Programs - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)