Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Essentia Health; Sandstone (MN); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401k

Life and Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a dedicated RN in Sandstone, Minnesota to provide high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for organizing and providing nursing care, ensuring patient safety and support. The role includes responding to emergencies and assisting in patient transport.

Applicants must possess a BSN or ADN degree, be licensed as an RN, and hold various certifications. Essentia offers comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a sign-on incentive for

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• One year of RN experience preferred.
• Current State Board of Nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide nursing care to patients.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist ambulance teams.

Skills

Organizing nursing care

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Delegation

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or ADN degree

Tools

Medical equipment

Electronic health records

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Health Sandstone Department: 2023240 MED SURG - PMC HOSP

Job Description

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions.

Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.

Responds to emergency calls, assists ambulance team in performance of medical services and safe transportation of patients to medical facilities.

Education Qualifications

Educational Requirements: BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

One year of RN experience preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Current license with the appropriate State Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 year from date of hire
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) certification or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR MN State Trauma Modules within 1 year from the date of hire. (excluding Superior, Moose Lake, Ada and Sandstone locations)
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year from the date of hire only required to obtain once.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 year from date of hire

***Nurse will cross train to ED***

Sign On Incentives

$7,500/Associate RNs and $10,000/Bachelor RNs for all eligible Experienced and New Grad RN with work commit.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include

• Health Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

Essentia Health

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 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, 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, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

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FTE and Work Options

FTE: 0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: varies

Shift End Time: varies

Weekends:

Holidays: No

No Call Obligation: No

Union: Sandstone MNA RNs (SANDRN)

Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$41.46 - $61.68

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, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, 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].

Recruiting Statement

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

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.

Screening

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.